Senior Manager Supply Chain Ops Planning

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all 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 unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘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.

This work leader role drives efficient and reliable supply by collaborating across supply chain planning and cross-functional teams to align resources, systems, and schedules with customer demand. The position enhances operational performance and inventory optimization through strong materials management expertise, while leading with a strategic, cost-conscious mindset and a focus on service excellence. The incumbent supports team development, quality, and safety, partners on capacity and capability alignment, and advances the operating model by embedding Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) and VACC leadership principles to prioritize and deliver high-impact outcomes.

This position will have 2 site responsibilities, Indianola, PA and Saxonburg, PA.

No Relocation and no sponsorship is available for this position.

• Own Site Supply Planning Performance:
  • Accountable for end-to-end supply planning, including scenario development and execution, ensuring alignment to customer demand, site priorities, and performance targets;
• Drive Operational Excellence & Risk Mitigation:
  • Leads planning across product and asset level, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to optimize service, cost, and inventory outcomes;
• Enable Materials & Supplier Integration:
  • Ensures alignment of component forecasting, material supply, and supplier collaboration to secure continuity of supply and support key business events;
• Lead Capacity, Resource & Financial Alignment:
  • Integrates capacity, workforce, and volume planning with financial forecasts to ensure delivery against business and site objectives;
• Influence Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance:
  • Acts as the planning representative within site leadership forums (e.g., SLT), driving alignment, decision-making, and transparency across functions;
• Advance Operating Model & Strategic Initiatives:
  • Leads and contributes to key initiatives, including lifecycle programs and PSS SC Pillar, while evolving the supply planning operating model to improve efficiency and responsiveness;
• Develop Talent & Drive DSO Culture:
  • Builds team capability through coaching and mentorship while embedding Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles to foster accountability, collaboration, and focus on high-impact priorities;

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• BA/BS required in Supply Chain management, business studies, computer science, industrial engineering, economics or an equivalent qualification;
• 5+ years of relevant operational experience in SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, or Quality in the Life Science or FMCG industry;
• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry and supply chain operations, including products, manufacturing processes, quality, and logistics;
• Expertise in supply chain planning tools (e.g., OMP, APO) and strong understanding of planning principles, inventory management, and data-driven decision-making;
• Working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and GMP/GxP requirements within a manufacturing environment;
• Proven ability to solve complex business problems, apply analytical techniques, and balance short-term execution with longer-term impact;
• Experience leading medium to high-complexity supply chain work, with strong decision-making, prioritization, and ownership mindset;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and engage effectively across all organizational levels;
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and shared…