Job Description

Production Planner / Materials Manager

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing inventory levels, customer service issues, new product introductions, changes to existing products for all assigned Brands and countries as well to improve the supply chain efficiency for all involved departments (production lot size vs inventory targets, reduce the total logistic costs without an impact on the service level).
• Achieve high customer service levels by proactively managing the Supply Chain between Supplier and Markets.
• Act as the liaison between Manufacturing sites, Contract manufacturers, Marketing and country affiliates
• Represent the Supply Center in global, regional and functional councils as well in associations

WHO YOU ARE

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Industrial Engineering with specialization in Logistics or comparable.
• Advanced English speaker.
• Experience in planning, managing or controlling in manufacturing/supply chain position with an emphasis on manufacturing information systems, materials and inventory controlling, and third party supplier controlling.
• At least three years of managerial experiences is required to integrate multinational and multidisciplinary groups and teams.
• Relevant industry experience
• Should have a broad understanding of various disciplines and issues impacting global distribution (e.g. regulatory and environmental issues, quality control, etc.).
• Ability to influence, persuade, and collaboratively build relationships with internal and external customers as well as the ability to direct corrective action when necessary
• Must combine strong conceptual and technical skills with the ability to motivate other senior managers in other legal entities to adopt common systems and practices.
• Must be a skilled project manager in order to oversee the implementation of multinational projects and systems.

At Bayer we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to create an environment in which everybody can feel authentic, respected and equally valued. Every day we strive to reflect our values through our people unique capabilities, self-experiences, and aspirations. We, intentionally seek diversity, to enable our people bring their fullest potential out and encourage others to likewise do so. Our company wins, when we leverage our capabilities to lead the cultural transformation in our business, positively impacting the society.

Candidates who meet the requirements based on the job profile will be considered for employment regardless of physical disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and will not be at a disadvantage if unemployed.

Application Period: 12/10/2025 - 12/18/2025 Reference Code: 858510
Division: Pharmaceuticals Location: Costa Rica : Heredia : Heredia
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management Position Grade: Full Time
Employment Type: Regular
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