Logistics & Inventory Specialist

Logistics & Inventory Specialist

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, Health for all and hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘the impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. 

When you show proactivity and ambition, we’ll harness it through various opportunities and challenges in the diverse areas of our business – all with a strong and meaningful purpose. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? How do you want to make a difference? The choice is yours, and we’ll help you get there. Be better together. Be Bayer. 

Main Purpose

The Logistics & Inventory Specialist is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of finished goods and raw material warehouses at the Zárate Gly and Core sites. Key duties include ensuring material availability, coordinating operational shifts, managing physical and system inventories, leading audits, and implementing Lean Manufacturing practices. The role also involves training warehouse teams, standardizing processes, and promoting a culture of logistics excellence.

Your mission will be to

• Coordinate and supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch activities.
• Manage and control both physical and system-based inventory, ensuring accuracy and full traceability.
• Develop and track operational KPIs to measure and sustain high performance within the logistics operations team.
• Plan and coordinate work shifts, ensuring proper coverage, operational efficiency, and achievement of daily and weekly targets.
• Lead and execute internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Ensure implementation and continuous update of area-specific procedures and management documentation.
• Analyze key logistics KPIs (OTIF, inventory accuracy, turnover ratio, productivity) and provide performance reports to support decision-making.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead projects focused on waste reduction and cost optimization.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Focused Improvement, Team Development, Kanban, Kaizen, SMED) in warehouse operations and train personnel with support from the regional team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, facilitating training sessions and team engagement activities.
• Coordinate with other departments (Procurement, Production, Quality) to ensure a seamless flow of materials and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards in all logistics operations.

Unlock your potential

• University or technical degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 4-5 years of experience in logistics operations, warehouse management, or inventory control.
• Proven experience managing labor union relationships.
• Experience leading operational teams and managing work shifts.
• Background in implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in managing logistics performance

indicators (KPIs).

YOUR APPLICATION 
 
This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer. 
 
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. 

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