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Bayer is seeking a global transformation leader for Predictive Business Steering in Consumer Health, based in Basel. The Lead will own, evolve, and scale an AI powered PBS that unifies consumer demand, supply, and finance into one predictive truth, driving cross functional alignment and measurable ROI across markets. The role requires 12 plus years in Integrated Business Planning, Demand Planning, or related fields, plus a proven track record in large scale transformations and global rollouts, with strong change management and stakeholder leadership. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate governance, sell-out analytics, S&OP, and adoption leadership, quantify impact, and highlight collaboration with AI teams; reference code 871138.

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 Predictive Business Steering - Lead (m/f/d)

         

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Be the global transformation leader who turns AI-powered prediction into commercial reality across Consumer Health. As Work-Team Lead for Predictive Business Steering (PBS), you will own, evolve, and scale one of Consumer Health's most consequential shifts. You will champion a model that breaks down silos, creates cross-functional alignment, and delivers significantly enhanced transparency starting from consumer demand to financial forecast so that markets, supply, and finance act on ONE NUMBER: a single predictive, unbiased truth anchored in sell-out signals.

 

This is a builder's role at genuine scale. You'll take a proven concept, one that already generates unbiased predictive market signals with high (over 85%) accuracy through our Foresight tool already operating in 15 markets and drive its adoption across every roll-out wave. You will advise country and cluster leadership, orchestrate senior stakeholders, and partner in the cross-functional forums where strategy, demand, supply, and finance converge. Your work will directly influence market growth, service levels, and the ROI of activations by making predictive, consumption-led forecasting and dynamic resource shifting3 the enterprise standard. If you're energized by turning bold design into operational impact—and by paving the 'Road to Billions'4—this is where you make it happen. 

 

KEY TASKS:

• Oversee and ensure consistency of the global PBS process, including sell‑out–anchored forecasting, constrained volume planning, S&OP linkages, and financial reconciliation;
• Lead the evolution of PBS by translating strategic themes into pragmatic process improvements and enhancements;
• Drive global alignment across Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, BI&A, and Tech so that all stakeholders steer on a single predictive, unbiased truth;
• Manage PBS demand, evolution, and support, balancing global standards with local needs and maturity levels;
• Orchestrate Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, BI&A, and Tech around one predictive truth, representing market realities into global design and bringing global design back into markets;
• Lead adoption through the “messy middle” by enabling local champions and change agents, codifying best practices, and tailoring approaches for markets at different stages of maturity;
• Institutionalize the ONE NUMBER principle and valorization logic across markets and planning cycles, embedding them into forecasting and steering routines;
• Provide expert support to local champions and change agents to ensure consistent rollout of PBS best practices and build sustainable predictive steering capabilities across Consumer Health.

 

WHO YOU ARE

• 12+ years of professional experience in relevant areas such as Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain, Commercial Excellence, Demand Planning, Digital/Analytics transformation, or Finance Business Partnering;
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale transformation, process standardization, or global rollouts across multiple markets or functions;
• Proven track record in change management, adoption acceleration, and stakeholder alignment in complex matrix organizations;
• Strong understanding of sell‑out metrics, retailer data, and consumption‑driven planning, ideally in a consumer or retail‑driven environment;
• Strong communication and storyline skills for senior audiences, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to translate complex ecosystems of tools, data, and processes into simple, actionable guidance for markets and functions;
• Strong structural and conceptual thinking, with the ability to design, standardize, and scale global processes across geographies;
• Experience navigating cross‑functional environments (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Tech), even without deep technical or financial specialization;
• Prior exposure to AI‑enabled processes, data‑driven decision‑making, or predictive analytics, with the literacy to partner effectively with AI and analytics experts (without needing to be a technical specialist).

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Bayer is committed to providing barrier-free access and support-facilities for individuals with disabilities - during the application process and beyond. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any support / equipment they may need via the contact information below.
 

 

 

Location:

Switzerland : Basel-City : Basel  

 

Division:

Consumer Health

 

Reference Code:

871138