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Sales Operational Planner 

 

Full time, permanent positionWork with our Veg Seeds team at BayerHybrid working, with office in Hawthorn

 

As a Sales Operational Planner in the Bayer Vegetable Seeds team, you will be accountable for developing Consensus Forecasts (CF) for the short-mind- long term (0-60 months). Understanding the balance between demand and supply, you will confidently design and deliver accurate CF between different functional areas. You will be skilled at aligning CF to a growth business strategy and business portfolio cycle, where your work will play a critical role in demand signalling for all product support proposals and a base for setting financial goals and expectations.

 

You will be an expert Sales demand Planner or Product demand Planner, with experience in developing sales operational strategic plans to a customer and variety level, capturing opportunities, proactively identifying risks and ensuring financial targets are met.

 

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Drive and facilitate sales operational forecasting down to a customer level and demand planning processes in close collaboration with the sales team.Ensure timely and accurate updates and balance between demand and supply, identifying gaps and potential opportunities from a supply and demand point of view. Provide market insights through ongoing monitoring of trends and developmentsDeliver strategic analysis for set customer targets in close collaboration with the entire sales teamEnsure connection of targets and forecast to the Account Planning ProcessBe the forecasting journey owner, who manages the end-to-end CF process, understanding demand signal, supply position and ensuring accuracy for stakeholders and product needsContinually monitor undisputed excess inventory and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and generate salesApply predictive analytics and strategic segment strategy to drive CF processPartner with Sales to understand and communicate market and business pressure impact to the three-year operational plan and recalibrate consensus forecast as requiredLead sales target meetings and prepare review meeting dataSupport teams with KPIs and tools for monthly and quarterly follow ups and identify excess or slow-moving salesPrepare Budget mix by MK & Net Sales, based on the CF and aligned to ALT (AMPAC Leadership Team) guidelinesPartner with commercial team to define customer targets as variety level and aligned to our financial commitmentsGenerate POG (Product on Ground) calculation, identifying inconsistences and follow up with sales team, looking at ways to harmonize with Sell-in with Sell-out & channel inventory

 What we are looking for

Proven hands-on experience  (minimum 3 years) in a supply or commercial planning roleIntermediate to expert knowledge in consensus forecastingAbility to work effectively in a global team environment in a corporate matrix environmentBe a strategic thinker, with the ability to provide data alignments to organisational objectivesStrong communication and influencing skillsBe able to confidently and concisely present data to executivesDeliver robust sound recommendations based on dataResilience, and be comfortable having data and recommendations challengedAbility to assertively influence outcomesPassion for Horticulture/Agriculture

Be You @ Bayer

 

We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, personality, thinking styles or background. We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

 

Be part of something bigger

At Bayer we support your career. Ready to join our team? Click Apply. For more information about this role and the innovative suite of benefits on offer, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Team via jobs.anz@bayer.com.
 

Recruitment agencies please note that this position will be managed via our in-house Talent Acquisition Team. Bayer does not accept any unsolicited resumes.

 

 

 

Location:

Australia : Victoria : Hawthorn East || Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || Australia : Victoria : Regional  

 

Division:

Crop Science 

 

Reference Code:

835491