COE Data Analyst - #01RGL

We are seeking a highly-motivated COE Data Analyst. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO, reporting to the Production and Planning COE Lead.

This role will work as a member of the Planning and Production COE (Center of Excellence) Team. The COE Data Analyst will perform pipeline analysis and operations modeling to determine action plans that will advance the production & planning capabilities for our breeding pipelines. This role will have the opportunity to develop new strategies and implement plans. This is an excellent opportunity to work with leading-edge technology and talented cross-functional teams that are driving to deliver the very best crop genetics across the globe., * Use scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data to enhance our planning and production processes

• Analyze breeding pipelines to identify improvement opportunities, impact operational strategy, and secure process alignment with stakeholders
• Provide stakeholders insights on operational outcomes
• Partner with regional breeding teams to understand and operationalize breeding strategies, pipeline schemes and long-range plans
• Provide feedback to planning team leads on prioritization, progress, and feasibility
• Develop performance metrics to measure the planning process performance and effectiveness
• Evaluate cost benefit analysis & risk mitigation strategies

• Minimum of a Bachelorâ??s Degree in Data Analytics or a related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Proficiency in data visualization (Visio, Spotfire, and/or Tableau) and Microsoft Office tools
• Functional programming experience with R or Python
• Project management experience, with the ability to drive projects to completion
• Aptitude to lead by influence and establish strong partnerships
• Proficiency in solving complex problems with creative and effective solutions
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Masterâ??s Degree in Data Analytics or related field
• Understanding of plant breeding pipelines and operations
• Business strategy acumen and ability to build alignment across teams
• Familiarity with operational research models for complex logistics
• Ability to recognize trends in metrics data leading to new insights for improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with shifting priorities, strategies, and timeframes

Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto in June 2018, bringing together Monsantoâ??s leadership in seeds and plant traits with Bayerâ??s leadership in chemical and biological crop protection. By joining forces, we will create even more extensive career opportunities for talent around the world. Weâ??re a global team working to shape agriculture through breakthrough innovation that will benefit farmers, consumers, and our planet.

While we are now Bayer, we will continue to hire using separate career sites until we can integrate our career platforms. We invite you to explore the career opportunities available at the combined company by visiting advancingtogether.com/careers.