Job Opportunities at Bayer

Job Purpose:

• Manage the end-to-end logistics process, from order confirmation to delivery and returns, utilizing Bayer analytics tools (SAP, TMS, Smart Center, Four Kites systems).
• Coordinate with internal, direct customers and 3PL to ensure timely and efficient execution of logistics activities.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.
• Analyze logistics performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategic cost saving solutions.
• Execute end-to-end TMS planning, including cost optimization, vehicle and route optimization, turnaround time management and communication
• Create shipments in TMS and manage the delivery confirmation process with commercial teams, direct customers, and 3PLs.
• Ensure accurate freight carrier information in TMS and validate freight bill costs against SAP. Submit necessary documents (PO, GRV) to finance for invoice processing.
• Maintain and update rate cards in the Transportation Management System (TMS) on a monthly and annual basis.
• Coordinate inter-facility stock transfers (STOs) for seed and crop protection portfolios.
• Consolidate daily VLO60 report and submit to the commercial & customer interaction teams.
• Manage the delivery confirmation process with the commercial team, direct customer & 3PL.
• Monitor EDI connection flow between 3PLs and Bayer internal systems.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external teams (commercial, direct customers, 3PL).
• Collaborate with the 3PL to conduct weekly and monthly inventory reconciliations. Identify and resolve any discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends and potential issues. Manage and monitor logistics functionality KPI’s (Smart Center – TMS vehicle utilization, TMS optimization, TMS adoption, Tender adherence, on time pickup, on time delivery, freight cost, last mile visibility).
• Ensure all proof of delivery documentation (POD’s), goods return notes (GRN), exchange/return  approval is captured into TMS for each respective SAP delivery processed.
• Liaise with the commercial and 3PL warehouse teams to manage and coordinate the GRN process, enabling logistics to process return credits within 48 hours of receipt.
• Utilise Bayer analytics tools:
• Transport Management Systems (TMS:):
• Manage all aspects of transportation, including carrier selection, route planning, load optimization, and shipment tracking
• Optimize routes, consolidate shipments, and negotiate better rates with carriers, leading to cost savings Smart Center:
• Monitor the dashboard to manage TMS shipment status (on time, at risk, delayed) Four Kites:
• Monitor the progress of their goods in transit to provide real-time tracking of shipments SAP:
• Delivery release, EDI transmission flow
• Ensure all consignment stock is uplifted, processed, and inventory is returned to the 3PL warehouse.
• Provide updates to the 3PL regarding carrier arrival slots, customer and consignment returns.
• Process returned consignments within 48 hours of receipt in the SAP system accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements for seed and crop protection warehouse and distribution activities, including freight carrier compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors and undertake vendor evaluations to ensure good service delivery while ensuring timely approval and payment of their invoices.
• Support customer complaints investigations
• Undertake additional administrative, project, and ad-hoc functional support tasks as needed

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum of 3 years experience within Distribution and Warehousing, Import & Exports, logistics
• Degree/Diploma in Supply chain management/ Distribution and Warehousing/ Logistics/ IT programming/systems
• Strong understanding & execution of logistics principles and practices
• Computer literate, Microsoft office proficient and SAP experience
• Excellent  written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the Seed and Agricultural chemical markets is advantageous
• Fluent in English, Afrikaans,  local vernacular advantageous
• Results orientated
• Ability to work effectively in a global, team matrix-based environment (cross functional; cross cultural)
• Agile
• High level of engagement and communication 

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Purpose: 

• The Production Research Data Analyst role is responsible for supporting the success of delivering the pipeline and data insights.
• This role will support activities related to data governance, analysis and reporting to internal and external stakeholders across Africa.
• Furthermore, responsibilities include adherence to Bayer safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Production Research Data Analyst will be responsible for:

• Building and validating dashboards using preferred visualization software
• Compiling documentation of analytical processes and results, adhering to agreed documentation standards
• Supporting process data mining from IT systems and databases
• Extract actionable insights from raw data
• Performing quality control on collected Production Research data
• Performing statistical data analyses to answer specific research questions
• Providing analytics support to various projects locally
• Providing support to stakeholders on data related deliverables using in-house analytics and reporting tools

HSE Responsibilities:

• Leading HSE efforts according to ISO 45001 and Bayer safety standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology
• Adherence to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and procedures
• Actively promoting the Bayer safety culture and best practices
• Participation in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis
• Actively recording safety observation and near misses
• Participating in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions

Key Working Relations: 

• Data Insights and Pipeline Advancement Unit
• SSA and RSA Research and Testing Missions
• Agronomy and Technology Deploy Mission
• Foundation and Commercial Seed Production
• Production Management
• Production Quality
• Breeding (R&D)
• Portfolio Management 

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biological Sciences, Computational Biology, Agriculture or similar
• 2-years’ experience in a relevant Agricultural discipline (agricultural research, plant physiology, plant breeding or related field)

Experience:

• Hands-on experience designing and building dashboards and reports using visualization tools
• Proven track record of successfully reporting data insights to stakeholders
• Strong record of problem-solving and innovation
• Experience working in a team-based environment and capacity to influence within matrixed organizations (relationships and network)
• Data mining and wrangling experience using programming languages such as R
• Proficient in downloading data from databases using software and tools such as Google Big Query

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL
• Strong aptitude for statistics
• Experience with visualization software such as Tableau and TIBCO Spotfire
• Proficiency in Machine Learning and Statistics algorithms and concepts (Mixed Models, Random Forest, Deep Learning, SVM, SAS JMP etc.)
• Experience with data mining and statistical techniques (Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, Decision Trees, etc.)
• Problem solving ability and experience in analyzing and presenting complex data
• Organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Desired:

• A track record of successful project delivery with analytical interpretation skills
• Willingness to be flexible and work in diverse fields and corporate conditions
• Sound decision making and judgement skills
• Detail and results oriented with the ability to work independently
• Willingness to extend personal data science and statistical interests to agriculture and/or experience working with agricultural/biological scientific data

Functional Competence:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced global and multi-cultural seed company
• Challenging the status quo to improve processes and the way things are done
• Organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Excellent data interpretation skills
• Detail and results oriented with the ability to work independently

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Job Purpose:

• To achieve budget sales and profitability results through the effective roll out of strategies for Retail / IDP Pharmacies and
• Pharmacy groups, in line with the Bayer Consumer strategy
• Develop and implement plans to assist customers to grow and achieve sales targets.
• Ensure maximum brand exposure through promotion and business activities as per the marketing plan.
• Analyzing sales and customer activity data to monitor progress against objectives and communicate information to Sales
• Manager and Brand team; implement corrective action where necessary.
• Manage Co Op spend budgets with key customers to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Ensure continued and improved customer relationships.
• Planning of sales and detailing calls through Repwise.
• Measure and achieve call coverage and frequency.
• Timeous feedback reports submitted to the HCP Detail and Training Manager.
• Attend trade displays and presentations which can involve after hours and weekends when required.
• Taking accountability for enhancement of own knowledge pertaining to the role through ongoing research and reading.
• Implement Bayer LIFE principles across the business.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Administration
• Recording of weekly and monthly planners using the Repwise system.
• Ensure a clear understanding of all SOP s and company policies
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.
• These include but are not limited to:
• Repwise planning
• Placing orders
• Concur expenses
• Attend to emails
• Submitting reports (marketing feedback, sample tracke
• Teamwork
• Ensure effective communication with Trade Marketing, Bayer Sales Teams (Op Leads & KAM’s), 3rd Party Sales & Merchandising and the Brand team
• Strong sharing of key account initiatives and methods within the Bayer sales team
• Reporting
• Quarterly reporting of territory performance and strategy
• Complete reports and projects as required by the SFE manager
• Value added
• Understand the internal measures by customers to better drive the respective customer performance
• Jointly identify with Trade Marketing and the Brand Team on any category opportunities that unlock growth against the key Bayer
• Point Of Purchase driver
• Product detailing (All Bayer Consumer brands)
• NPD launches
• Distribution
• Secondary Placement Execution
• Participating in congresses, expos, shows or any other activity required by the company
• Ensure you have sufficient knowledge of our Patient Information leaflets and achieve a pass rate of 85% on Bayer internal questionnaires relating to the PIL's.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• A Life Sciences or Health Sciences qualification will be an advantage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical is essential
• Minimum 3 years relevant Pharmacy OTC and/or Pharmacy Groups /Key Accounts
• Experience within a multinational Pharma company preferred
• Strong detailing/training skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills,
• Good communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Excellent customer relationships
• Analytical skills and ability to work within budgets
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Code 08 (E1) Driver s License

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Job Purpose:

• To achieve budget sales and profitability results through the effective roll out of strategies for Retail / IDP Pharmacies and
• Pharmacy groups, in line with the Bayer Consumer strategy
• Develop and implement plans to assist customers to grow and achieve sales targets.
• Ensure maximum brand exposure through promotion and business activities as per the marketing plan.
• Analyzing sales and customer activity data to monitor progress against objectives and communicate information to Sales
• Manager and Brand team; implement corrective action where necessary.
• Manage Co Op spend budgets with key customers to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Ensure continued and improved customer relationships.
• Planning of sales and detailing calls through Repwise.
• Measure and achieve call coverage and frequency.
• Timeous feedback reports submitted to the HCP Detail and Training Manager.
• Attend trade displays and presentations which can involve after hours and weekends when required.
• Taking accountability for enhancement of own knowledge pertaining to the role through ongoing research and reading.
• Implement Bayer LIFE principles across the business.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Administration
• Recording of weekly and monthly planners using the Repwise system.
• Ensure a clear understanding of all SOP s and company policies
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.
• These include but are not limited to:
• Repwise planning
• Placing orders
• Concur expenses
• Attend to emails
• Submitting reports (marketing feedback, sample tracke
• Teamwork
• Ensure effective communication with Trade Marketing, Bayer Sales Teams (Op Leads & KAM’s), 3rd Party Sales & Merchandising and the Brand team
• Strong sharing of key account initiatives and methods within the Bayer sales team
• Reporting
• Quarterly reporting of territory performance and strategy
• Complete reports and projects as required by the SFE manager
• Value added
• Understand the internal measures by customers to better drive the respective customer performance
• Jointly identify with Trade Marketing and the Brand Team on any category opportunities that unlock growth against the key Bayer
• Point Of Purchase driver
• Product detailing (All Bayer Consumer brands)
• NPD launches
• Distribution
• Secondary Placement Execution
• Participating in congresses, expos, shows or any other activity required by the company
• Ensure you have sufficient knowledge of our Patient Information leaflets and achieve a pass rate of 85% on Bayer internal questionnaires relating to the PIL's.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• A Life Sciences or Health Sciences qualification will be an advantage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical is essential
• Minimum 3 years relevant Pharmacy OTC and/or Pharmacy Groups /Key Accounts
• Experience within a multinational Pharma company preferred
• Strong detailing/training skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills,
• Good communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Excellent customer relationships
• Analytical skills and ability to work within budgets
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Code 08 (E1) Driver s License

go to method of application »

Job Purpose:

• To achieve budget sales and profitability results through the effective roll out of strategies for Retail / IDP Pharmacies and
• Pharmacy groups, in line with the Bayer Consumer strategy
• Develop and implement plans to assist customers to grow and achieve sales targets.
• Ensure maximum brand exposure through promotion and business activities as per the marketing plan.
• Analyzing sales and customer activity data to monitor progress against objectives and communicate information to Sales
• Manager and Brand team; implement corrective action where necessary.
• Manage Co Op spend budgets with key customers to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Ensure continued and improved customer relationships.
• Planning of sales and detailing calls through Repwise.
• Measure and achieve call coverage and frequency.
• Timeous feedback reports submitted to the HCP Detail and Training Manager.
• Attend trade displays and presentations which can involve after hours and weekends when required.
• Taking accountability for enhancement of own knowledge pertaining to the role through ongoing research and reading.
• Implement Bayer LIFE principles across the business.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Administration
• Recording of weekly and monthly planners using the Repwise system.
• Ensure a clear understanding of all SOP s and company policies
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.
• These include but are not limited to:
• Repwise planning
• Placing orders
• Concur expenses
• Attend to emails
• Submitting reports (marketing feedback, sample tracke
• Teamwork
• Ensure effective communication with Trade Marketing, Bayer Sales Teams (Op Leads & KAM’s), 3rd Party Sales & Merchandising and the Brand team
• Strong sharing of key account initiatives and methods within the Bayer sales team
• Reporting
• Quarterly reporting of territory performance and strategy
• Complete reports and projects as required by the SFE manager
• Value added
• Understand the internal measures by customers to better drive the respective customer performance
• Jointly identify with Trade Marketing and the Brand Team on any category opportunities that unlock growth against the key Bayer
• Point Of Purchase driver
• Product detailing (All Bayer Consumer brands)
• NPD launches
• Distribution
• Secondary Placement Execution
• Participating in congresses, expos, shows or any other activity required by the company
• Ensure you have sufficient knowledge of our Patient Information leaflets and achieve a pass rate of 85% on Bayer internal questionnaires relating to the PIL's.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• A Life Sciences or Health Sciences qualification will be an advantage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical is essential
• Minimum 3 years relevant Pharmacy OTC and/or Pharmacy Groups /Key Accounts
• Experience within a multinational Pharma company preferred
• Strong detailing/training skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills,
• Good communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Excellent customer relationships
• Analytical skills and ability to work within budgets
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Code 08 (E1) Driver s License

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Main Purpose:

• Responsible for operations and compliance in the area of taxation and ensure internal controls as per global and local guidelines - processes audit and control system
• The jobholder is responsible for all legal entity financial topics for Southern Africa (e.g., planning and forecasting processes) and ensures proper local implementation of key corporate processes, directives and functions. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all local tax laws in the area of Corporate taxes and VAT including tax payments, tax return submissions in addition to Bayer Global guidelines and KPIs such as Effective tax rate and BKA reporting
• Identification of tax risks and implement mitigation procedures in addition to performing all tax calculations for accounting and audit purposes;
• Liaise with tax authorities, tax advisors including transfer price offices;
• Training of business group representatives on VAT and import duty issues;
• Support tax audits and tax litigation including related risk management Manage and support transfer pricing
• Tax planning and preparation of annual tax returns, provisional tax payments
• Ensure compliance with all local tax laws in the area of Corporate taxes Support in development and ensure implementation of directives/ guidelines/ SOPs in coordination with function area responsible. Scrutinize internal control system and processes to identify control weaknesses, suggest and develop control measures, and supervise/follow up implementation and do walk-throughs;
• Perform ad hoc internal audits/forensic audits/complaints through "fraud line";
• Assist – Corporate internal audits/ Statutory audits

LEFIM:

• Perform short term planning, forecasting and recording/ documenting of Legal Entity Financials.
• Prepare local LE income statement and consolidation for tax Forecast and Transfer Pricing
• Prepare local LE cash flow for Liquidity planning and impairment testing Prepare necessary financials for exposure planning
• Ensure compliant and timely delivery to global systems (e.g. data.one, CoFiPot, BayTC)
• Ensure data integrity and error corrections
• Support external reporting to authorities
• Comply with Bayer standard Financial Steering process and timelines (divisional & non divisional)
• Operational implementation and change management of defined planning process and tools
• Responsible for local governance of intercompany transactions and intercompany contracts
• Ensure compliance with ICS relevant activities concerning legal entity relevant processes

Key Working Relations:

• Contact with Divisional Finance Managers for transaction details, explanations, supporting documents, etc
• Training of BG personnel/central services on tax requirements – VAT and import dates;
• Transfer price offices of Bayer Group.
• Tax authorities and tax advisors
• Internal and External auditors
• Business Process Auditor
• CFO

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Qualification: CA(SA) with specialisation in the field of Taxation 
• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant tax experience
• Experience in working with tax authorities
• Attention to fine detail in applying tax knowledge/analyzing facts and tax law.
• Project Management – Time bound projects with stakeholder management.
• Recognize problem situations and make suggestions to solve this in difficult/confidential situations.
• Ability to cope with stress and unusual/difficult situations and not losing control, meeting deadlines, maintain professional independence, adapt to a new methods and techniques.
• Ability to work in teams as well as alone.
• Good presentation and communication skills.