Distribution Management Senior Expert

Bayer AG; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Distribution Management Senior Expert to oversee end-to-end transportation, from suppliers to customers, ensuring GDP/GxP compliance and cost efficiency. The role collaborates with CMOs, 4PL/3PL providers, and internal teams to optimize routes and schedules within a regulated OTC/FMCG and pharmaceutical environment.

The position focuses on intercompany order management, export documentation, and transport coordination on a global scale, with opportunities to drive process

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage intercompany delivery orders within Sales and Distribution (SD) processes.
• Coordinate goods receipt with CMOs and create orders as needed.
• Plan and coordinate primary distribution for customers and trigger urgent deliveries.
• Manage the order-to-invoice cycle to meet performance metrics and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate export documentation and required paperwork (invoices, packing lists, origin documents, DG documentation).
• Support customs-related activities for GDP compliance and trade.
• Proactively optimize transport activities and address risks to service levels.
• Contribute to design and implementation of new logistics setups and routings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and sustainability efforts.

Skills

GxP knowledge

SAP SD/MM

WMS knowledge

MS Office

Dangerous Goods

Communication skills

Cross-functional

Project management

Forecasting

Cross-cultural work

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP R/3

WMS

Job description

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Distribution Management Senior Expert

Distribution Management Senior Expert

The Distribution Management Senior Expert manages the end-to-end transportation of goods from suppliers to customers, coordinating shipping schedules, optimizing routes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role works closely with carriers, contract manufacturing organizations, and internal teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and GDP-compliant delivery of products.

Position Purpose

The Distribution Management Senior Expert acts as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers regarding logistics execution activities, including intercompany order management, import and export documentation, and transport coordination within the OTC/FMCG and Pharmaceutical environment.

The position contributes to on-time, cost-efficient, and GDP-compliant transportation of raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods. It also drives process improvement initiatives within global logistics operations management.

Geographical Scope: Global

Major Responsibilities

1. Intercompany Delivery Order Management

Manage intercompany delivery orders within Sales and Distribution (SD) processes.

Manage goods receipt processes in collaboration with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

Create Sales Orders when required, including API and ME orders, or MSOs for pre-booking purposes.

Plan and coordinate primary distribution for customers.

Trigger urgent and high-profile deliveries.

Manage the order-to-invoice cycle, ensuring timely delivery in line with agreed performance metrics and high customer satisfaction.

2. Transport Planning & Preparation

Coordinate export documentation required for transport execution, including commercial invoices, packing lists, weight notes, Certificates of Origin, and Dangerous Goods documentation when applicable.

Support customs-related activities and provide necessary documentation for trade and GDP purposes.

Proactively optimize transport activities and address risks affecting service-level adherence.

Ensure timely and optimized shipments based on prioritization plans, in alignment with S&OE Supply Management and established transportation and supply chain processes.

Act as a transportation and logistics expert, supporting the design and implementation of new logistics setups.

Contribute to the setup of new routings, trade lanes, and product launches, ensuring compliance with Bayer GxP requirements.

Support or lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize process flows, including document automation and digitalization, communication enhancements, sustainability initiatives, and capability development aligned with the logistics strategy.

Key Relationships

Internal Partners

PH and CH Product Teams

Internal Sites

Global and Regional Supply Chain Management Teams

Global ITCC

Global and Regional Control Towers

Global Logistics Services

Quality Teams

External Partners

Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)

4PL Providers

3PL Providers

Qualifications

Education & Experience

University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain and logistics, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar regulated environment.

Technical & Professional Skills

Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and GMP/GxP requirements in FMCG and pharmaceutical distribution.

Sound knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes.

Strong background in transport planning and a general understanding of forecasting.

Knowledge of SAP R/3, particularly SD and MM modules; WMS knowledge is desirable.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.

Dangerous Goods training and certification is a plus.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong customer focus and ability to manage cross-functional relationships.

Proactive, action-oriented, and results-driven.

Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

Ability to lead or contribute to low-complexity projects.

• Project management capabilities.

Languages

Spanish or German is an advantage.

Key Figures & Complexity

4 regions

2 main warehouses/hubs in Germany

2 4PL providers and several 3PL providers across Ocean, Air, and Overland transport

More than 250 loading points

More than 30,000 intercompany deliveries per year

Application Period: 16/10 - 2/11 Reference Code: 892553

Division: Pharmaceuticals Location: Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management Position Grade: unknown

Employment Type: Regular Work Time: Full Time