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Global API Supply Manager
POSITION PURPOSE:
Customer Focus: Achieve a high customer service level, acceptance, and reliability by proactively managing communication between suppliers and customers (inc. Sites, CMOs).
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demand & Order Management: Monitor and assess gross or net demand from Bayer affiliates or external customers (Management of SAP APO DP/SNP, considering inventory targets and master data settings). Create and manage Customer Sales Orders, Purchase Requisitions, and Intercompany Purchase Orders. Manage the order-to-invoice cycle, including the creation and management of customer-specific sales orders, deliveries, and invoices to ensure the timely delivery of goods.
Supply Chain Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for Bayer affiliates, external customers, and suppliers regarding the supply process of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, bulk, and (in exceptional cases) finished goods.
Issue & Performance Management: Manage supply chain issues on an exception basis, providing direction and prioritization. Monitor and achieve Supply Chain KPIs (e.g., sOTIF, inventory levels, schedule attainment, customer service level, forecast accuracy, write-offs).
Lifecycle & Master Data Management: Support lifecycle projects and coordinate change requests for new product introductions, text and layout changes, and product eliminations. Accountable for customer lifecycle management (e.g., creation and deletion of customer master data).
Process Support & Digitalization: Share best practices and support systems/processes such as APO (Planning), BIIR (Inventory), Synaps (Life Cycle), and ICS (Compliance). Drive digitalization initiatives, including new system onboarding and AI enablement, to modernize tools and streamline supply chain operations.
WHO YOU ARE:
Education & Experience: BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or an equivalent field, with a minimum of 4 years of supply chain experience in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or a related industry.
System & Digital Capabilities: Proficiency in SAP SD/MM, SAP APO, Microsoft Office suite. Strong digital capability, including proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel) to drive data-informed decision-making and support modern digitalization and AI enablement initiatives. (Agent/Skill level experience considered as plus)
Technical Expertise: Strong theoretical and practical foundation in production planning, logistics, and forecasting. Proven experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) projects, coupled with foundational project management skills.
Communication: Excellent English communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical and non-technical information to all levels of management, both internally (BCC AG) and externally.
Soft Skills: Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset. Exceptional problem-solving, prioritization, and conflict-resolution skills tailored for both cross-functional team environments and external partner engagements. High degree of customer focus.
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Location:
India : Maharashtra : Thane
Division:
Consumer Health
