Junior Production Planner

Bayer

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Myerstown, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and managing production schedules to meet demand while optimizing resource utilization and capacity. Coordinates with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to monitor inventory and minimize production disruptions.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork, along with strong analytical abilities and a foundational understanding of production processes and inventory management.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job Description

 

Junior Production Planner 

     

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. 

Junior Production Planner 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Responsible for creating and managing production schedules to meet demand while optimizing resource utilization. 

  • Analyze production capacity and forecast demand to ensure timely delivery of products. 

  • Coordinate with manufacturing teams and monitor inventory levels, adjusting plans as necessary to minimize disruptions. 

  • Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels. 

  • Support the production planning team in monitoring production performance and reporting on key metrics. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on production requirements. 

  • Help manage inventory levels and assist in the procurement of raw materials and components as needed. 

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights and suggestions for optimizing production processes. 

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production planning activities. 

WHO YOU ARE 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

  • Strong analytical skills with a basic understanding of production processes and inventory management preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with production planning software is a plus. 

  • Relevant internship or co-op experience in production planning or supply chain management is preferred. 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $71,120.00 - $106,680.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. 

This posting will be available for application until at least 6/5/26. 

#LI-US 

  YOUR APPLICATION   

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
 
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
 
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.   Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.       Location:United States : Pennsylvania : Myerstown    Division:Consumer Health   Reference Code:871178     Contact Us  Email:hrop_usa@bayer.com 

Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At the same time, we strive to address some of the world’s biggest challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At Bayer, we’re committed to driving sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses. Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world. Data Privacy Statement & Imprint: https://www.bayer.com/en/glob-li-bayer-en-dps-imprint
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