Production Planning Analyst

 

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.

 

Production Planning Analyst 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Production Planning Analyst, are to: 

 

• Evaluate forecasts and ensure Purchase Orders are issued to 3PL suppliers for assigned brands;
• Perform weekly, monthly and other planned reporting to measure KPIs, identify trends, recommend solutions, and show confidence in his/her business;
• Support the Conversion Operations Team to provide strategic thinking and tactical solutions for delighting our customers (internal/external);
• Collaborate and coordinate meetings with both internal and external teams under the supervision of Manager and Materials Manager;
• Act as a liaison within Bayer functions to ensure a highly effective product supply organization;
• Supports Materials Manager by providing reporting and risk assessment for Monthly obsolete inventory evaluation;
• Supports Master Data Maintenance and BOM creation as needed.

 

 

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:

 

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Exposure to operational Planning & Forecasting;
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain & logistics processes and supporting systems;
• Experience in production planning and scheduling function;
• Knowledge of forecasting processes and tools;
• Computer skills/ability to work with various software packages e.g. Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Data Management) and PowerPoint;
• Fluent in English, strong interpersonal skills, dispute management skills, problem solving skills, and effective communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelors Degree with minimum 5 years of work experience; preferably within a Consumer Products Company;
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).

    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 Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
 
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      Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.               Location: United States : Pennsylvania : Manchester      Division: Consumer Health     Reference Code: 807731          Contact Us     Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com