.Supply Manager CAPurpose:The purpose of the role is to lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy for assigned brands, including the development and maintenance of the master production schedule, rough-cut capacity plan, and inventory strategy. The role involves managing supply planning for product transitions with minimal waste and new product launches, as well as serving as the communication focal point between Product Supply and internal customers. Additionally, the role includes managing a portfolio of strategic brands with a focus on driving continuous improvement, risk management, systems enhancements, and innovation within the assigned brands.The role embraces Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices and follows the VACC approach to leadership (being a visionary, architect, catalyst, and coach). The role actively evolves the operating model and fosters successful adoption of DSO.Scope (global, regional or local): Regional & LocalKey Tasks:Focal point of contact for Bayer Canada and suppliers/supply centers for the E2E triangulated supply of finished goods and bulk into Canada.Exception based management of supply chain issues, direction and prioritization of the supply chain, all supply related topics within Supply Chain Management as it relates to customer service, inventory level performance and waste plus a proactive, identification, prioritization and resolution of supply chain risks and opportunities.Manages the weekly supply planning activity for assigned brands in creation of long range master schedule which optimizes SC resources, while delivering superior customer service and supporting the delivery of sales targets, operating with integrated planning mindset and collaborates with demand planning, marketing and sales to develop scenario planning tools to proactively address supply risk. Manages the inventory strategy for assigned brands, maintains safety stock parameters, and drives continuous improvement strategies to optimize stock levels across network.Managing obsolescence through the monitoring of inventory depletion on transitioning materials along with alternate channel opportunities for stranded excess FG inventory and present information in operations and executive demand review meetings.Collaborates with Demand Planning to convert forecast into production/inventory requirements for internal and external suppliers. Monitoring and assessment of gross or net sales demand from DP and from other Bayer affiliates and external customers receiving from site of responsibility; Creation and Managementof Customer Sales Orders, Purchase Requisitions and Intercompany Purchase Orders.Monitoring and achievement of Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (e.G. Case Fill Rate, OTIF, potential lost sales, Forecast Accuracy/Bias, Inventory Days of Supply and write off)