SDM Third Party Logistics (CORE)

Bayer•Creve Coeur, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are driven by the vision of 'Health for all, Hunger for none.' We are seeking an SDM Third Party Logistics (CORE) professional to be responsible for the end-to-end solution design and delivery of 3PL implementation within the CORE program. This role ensures scalable and standardized integration between S/4HANA and external 3PL warehouse systems across more than 200 global warehouses. The position leads cross-functional delivery teams, including external partners and Bayer experts, to implement robust, business-driven solutions aligned with the CORE Global Template. The role involves translating the CORE Global Template into practical, implementable solutions for 3PL warehouses across regions and divisions, steering design, build, testing, and rollout activities for 3PL-related scenarios, and ensuring consistent, integrated solutions across systems and value streams. This is a key interface role between business stakeholders, Solution Design Leads, and implementation partners, supporting global rollout and continuous improvement of processes and solutions.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead and coordinate teams, including multi-vendor setups and internal stakeholders.
Strong understanding of end-to-end (E2E) supply chain processes, with a focus on customer value and value additions throughout the value chain.
Experience in translating business requirements into structured, implementable solutions (technical depth helpful but not mandatory).
Demonstrated solution-oriented mindset with a track record of improving processes and driving tangible outcomes.
Strong analytical, structured, and pragmatic working style.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a global environment.
High level of ownership, resilience, and ability to drive topics independently.

Nice To Haves

Several years of experience in Supply Chain Execution or related areas, preferably with exposure to 3PL, logistics, or connected processes.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end solution design and delivery of 3PL implementation within the CORE program, ensuring scalable and standardized integration between S/4HANA and external 3PL warehouse systems across more than 200 global warehouses.
Leads cross-functional delivery teams consisting of external partners and Bayer experts, driving the implementation of robust and business-driven solutions aligned with the CORE Global Template.
Own the end-to-end solution design and delivery of 3PL integrations, ensuring alignment with business requirements and global standards.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of consultants from multiple implementation partners and Bayer internal experts, ensuring aligned and efficient delivery.
Translate the CORE Global Template into practical, implementable solutions for 3PL warehouses across regions and divisions.
Steer design, build, testing, and rollout activities for 3PL-related scenarios (inbound, outbound, inventory, returns, exceptions).
Ensure consistent and integrated solutions across systems and value streams, especially with Warehousing, Transportation, Contract to Cash, and Material Flow Management.
Act as a key interface between business stakeholders, Solution Design Leads, and implementation partners.
Support global rollout and localization across >200 warehouses with focus on scalability and reuse.
Drive continuous improvement of processes and solutions, identifying optimization opportunities and increasing standardization.
Contribute to governance of change requests, ensuring adherence to global standards and avoiding unnecessary customization.