Supply Chain Manager

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**Supply Chain Manager**

This opportunity leads the End-to-End supply chain strategy for assigned over-the-counter (OTC) Bayer brands and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the master production schedule.

Focus will be on managing:

- the rough-cut capacity plan to effectively support customer demand while delivering inventory and cost targets;
- the inventory strategy for assigned brands including safety stock strategy and non-finished good buffers throughout the supply chain;
- supply planning of product transitions with mínimal waste along with bringing new products to market and aligning with cross functional teams on innovation supply pipeline strategy; and
- portfolio of strategic brands with high complexity and is responsible for proactively driving continuous improvement, risk management, systems enhancements, strategy and innovation for PS within their assigned brands.

This role will also be the communications focal point between Product Supply and all its internal customers including Sales, Brand, Demand Planning and Finance and is responsible for executive level updates as well as S&OP participation.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position based out of Mississauga, Ontario.

**What you will do**:

- Focal point of contact for Bayer Canada and suppliers/supply centers for the E2E triangulated supply of finished goods and bulk into Canada
- Manage exception-based management of supply chain issues, direction and prioritization of the supply chain, all supply related topics within Supply Chain Management as it relates to customer service, inventory level performance and waste plus a proactive, identification, prioritization and resolution of supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Manage the weekly supply planning activity for all brands in creation of long-range master schedule which optimizes SC resources, while delivering superior customer service and supporting the delivery of sales targets, operating with integrated planning mindset and collaborates with demand planning, marketing and sales to develop scenario planning tools to proactively address supply risk
- Manage the inventory strategy for assigned brands, maintains safety stock parameters, and drives continuous improvement strategies to optimize stock levels across network. performs analysis on statistical safety stock levels, portfolio segmentation, lead time reduction initiatives and partners with supply centers on material buffering tactics
- Manage obsolescence through the monitoring of inventory depletion on transitioning materials along with alternate channel opportunities for stranded excess FG inventory and present information in operations and executive demand review meetings
- Collaborate with Demand Planning to convert forecast into production/inventory requirements for internal and external suppliers. Monitoring and assessment of gross or net sales demand from DP and from other Bayer affiliates and external customers receiving from site of responsibility (Management of SAP APO DP/SNP in consideration of inventory targets and master data settings); Creation and Management of Customer Sales Orders, Purchase Requisitions and Intercompany Purchase Orders
- Monitoring and achievement of Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (e.g. Case Fill Rate, OTIF, potential lost sales, Forecast Accuracy/Bias, Inventory Days of Supply and write-off)
- Provides planning oversight/guidance to strategic initiatives and commercial innovation including coordination of change requests, new product introductions, packaging & product eliminations changes from other sites affecting Canada affiliate
- Check applicability of requirements from GMP/GXP, ICS, Medical Device, import permits, legal Requirements, Hazardous Goods and Environment Health and Safety regulations and ensure that these are followed.
- Process formulation changes, Product discontinuations and Manufacturing Site Transfers
- Responsible for attending North America/Global SWAT meetings and collaborates with QA teams on product releases, tracks and maintains SCM KPI
- Provide direction and support to all levels of the supply chain, maintains relevant SAP master data, attends/actively participates in relevant S&OP business meetings
- Work closely with customer service and logistics teams to ensure efficient stock deployment strat