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.

Head of Supply Chain Excellence and Sustainability

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Head of Supply Chain Excellence and Sustainability, are to:

• Build and direct a system-based way of working for the Luling site, incorporated into the existing Bayer IT infrastructure;
• Develop and manage a support network ensuring seamless operations, including but not limited to the fields of master data, month-end closing activities, planning systems and SC (Supply Chain) visibility;
• Direct all visual management activities both for the SC group as well as selected other groups at the site, focusing on establishing a predictive approach to SC management;
• Establish the Luling SC sustainability strategy, develop and execute a roadmap for all of the sites SC activities (including international transports) in order to support and match Bayer’s sustainability targets;
• Maximize the productivity of the supply chain process, identify opportunities to continuously improve the site supply chain processes and realize cost savings;
• Design and lead the implementation of logistics improvement models/projects, support global SC projects and steer local implementation thereof;
• Direct the inventory management efforts by setting up sound processes to track and report inventory flow and levels.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field;
• Excellent knowledge of integrated production scheduling in large-scale chemical manufacturing plants, intimate knowledge of Logistics Operations (Railroads, Ocean, Inland Waterway, Truck and Storage) Bulk Liquid Operations and proven track record in digitalization projects;
• Innovative mindset with passion for processes and organizational improvements;
• Technical knowledge in process improvement (Lean,6 Sigma,etc);
• Knowledge of rules and regulations surrounding the transportation and warehousing of dangerous goods;
• Strong leadership and ability to network, collaborate and influence diverse groups and cross functional teams;
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Applications;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and promptly with all levels of the organization, supporting department objectives and management decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum successful 10 years or MBA/MS with 7 years of track record in a manufacturing/supply chain organization, with 2-3 years of people management experience.