Senior Manager Supply Chain Ops Planning

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 131,600 - 197,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

PTO & sick leave

Job summary

Bayer, in Indianola and Saxonburg, PA, seeks a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Ops Planning to lead end-to-end site supply planning, align resources with demand, and drive improvements across product and asset planning. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize service, cost, and inventory, embedding DSO principles while coaching talent.

Requirements include a BA/BS in a related field and 5+ years in SCM, with experience in OMP/APO and GMP/GxP settings.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, business, computer science, industrial engineering, economics or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of SCM/Manufacturing/Procurement/Quality experience in Life Science or FMCG.
• Understanding of healthcare industry and supply chain operations, including quality and logistics.
• Experience with supply chain planning tools (e.g., OMP, APO) and data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP requirements in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with analytical methods and balance short- and long-term impact.
• Experience leading medium to high-complexity supply chain work and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end site supply planning, aligning with demand and site priorities.
• Lead planning across product and asset levels to optimize service, cost, and inventory.
• Coordinate component forecasting, material supply, and supplier collaboration.
• Integrate capacity and workforce planning with financial forecasts.
• Represent planning in site leadership forums to drive alignment and transparency.
• Contribute to lifecycle programs and operating model improvements like DSO.
• Coach and develop team members to foster accountability and collaboration.

Skills

End-to-end supply planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical decision making

Data-driven planning

Supply chain tools experience

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

OMP

APO

Job description

- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## Job Description**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.****Senior Manager Supply Chain Ops Planning****Senior Manager Supply Chain Ops Planning - Indianola, Pa****PURPOSE**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.**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** 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.**WHO YOU ARE**Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** 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 accountability across cross-functional teams, aligned with Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles;* Adaptable and resilient, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong focus on continuous improvement, change management, and operational excellence;* Proven ability to coach and develop others, lead with purpose, promote inclusion, and build high-performing teams.Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $131,600.00 to $197,400.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc...This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.This posting will be available for application until at least 8-3-26.#LI#LI-AMS| | || - | - | - | - | - || | | | | || **YOUR APPLICATION** | | | | || | | | | || | || - | - | - | - | - || Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. 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