Term Planner

Near Term Planner

Focuses on the execution of supply chain activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products. This position involves coordinating logistics, managing inventory, and overseeing transportation processes. Works closely with vendors and internal teams to optimize workflows and address any operational challenges.

• Supports the regional inventory management process from marketable status, ensuring oversight of inventory status along with quality features for the corresponding crops and segments.
• Ensures the replenishment information is accurate and available, leads execution of action items and priority changes coming from variations in the plan due to the market and supply constraints through the supply processes by partnering with CY planning Specialist, Sales Ops Team, and other Sales teams.
• Supports the planning team members with S&OE activities regarding rough cut capacities of plants and also with logistic team regarding warehousing and freight to ensure the replenishment plan can be met and service level expectations can be achieved.
• Supports the Near‑Term replenishment plan (treat & pack). Communicates accordingly to cross‑functional stakeholders on a weekly basis through formal forums, measures progress against the plan, and manages exceptions against established forward coverage targets.
• Supports the NTP for analyzed opportunities to resolve supply constraints and/or exceptions via the supply planning escalation methodology.
• Analyzes the risks associated and leads business case constructions to find mitigation plans in collaboration with Demand, NTP, FYP.
• Supports the evaluation of the Supply Position (Risks & Opportunities) based on global needs.
• Works closely and collaborates within the SCM unit, Regulatory and Plants to execute the inventory positioning plan effectively.
• Actively participates in weekly S&OE meetings. Shares supply information and follows up on actions to secure business priorities and financial targets from a supply perspective.
• Develops and maintains proper onboarding and training documentation needed for new employees.
• Acts as the focal point to lead continuous improvements and projects in the area.
• Constantly reviews status quo for changes needed because of external or internal factors affecting current situation.
• Ensures participation and development of Customer Service Quality Management (QMS) documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with different reporting levels in a multi‑national and cultural organization as an individual or a team.
• Responds quickly to unexpected changes providing direction to the team.
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities for self and team.
• High decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Capability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field with 4+ years of related experience in business functions or any SCM role.
• Experience in seed business.

• Salary range: $63,040.00 – $94,560.00 (may vary by location and experience).
• Potential bonus or commission.
• Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits.

Location:

United States, California – Residence Based

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.