Total 10 job vacancies by Merck

Job Description

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.  For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Description

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Specialist in Supply Chain Management to join our team. The Senior Specialist will play a crucial role in driving the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, partnering with the Regional Commercial Lead to execute opportunities and mitigate risks, enhancing and streamlining vaccine allocation management for the Asia Pacific region, and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely resolution of critical supply issues. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• As AP S&OP steward, drive the Regional S&OP process by collecting and consolidating data from multiple stakeholders to finalize the Regional S&OP deck.

• Facilitate internal SCM review meetings, prepare meeting materials, and ensuring pre-read materials are sent to participants in advance and documenting meeting minutes.

• Track progress on action items generated during S&OP / SCM review meetings and follow up with action owners.

• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure timely submission of Asia Pacific S&OP outcome for global read-out.

• Partner with Regional Commercial Leads to focus on execution of opportunity & mitigate risk thus supporting both top & bottom line.

• Collaborate with the Regional Commercial Lead during financial forecast reviews and market review sessions.

• Work with the Global team on vaccine demand changes, Risk & Opportunities, and Vaccine allocation management.

• Streamline and enhance vaccine allocation management for the Asia Pacific region, reviewing requests submitted by markets, and following up on approvals with the Global.

• Work with the Regional Supply Fulfilment Planning team to resolve critical supply issues for vaccines and provide support on Opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Global Demand Management team to prepare the Monthly Demand Review deck and highlight key outliers during Regional S&OP.

• Support the development and maintenance of supply chain metrics and performance indicators.

• Collaborate with Markets and Regional Distribution & Logistics colleagues to calculate the Cost to Serve for the Management report after each financial planning cycle. This involves validating demand forecast volume, ensuring accuracy through collaboration with Markets, and presenting the results to the leadership team.

• Act as the AP representative for the Global team on the Global Allocation Management tool.

• Provide Support & monitor Vaccine New Launches & Supply Chain Network transfers for AP region.

• Act as a liaison between the regional team and global supply chain stakeholders on Vaccine demand & supply discussions.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain processes and improve overall performance.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in supply chain management.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.

• Proven 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or a related role, with a focus on S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify insights.

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and metrics

• Ability to thrive in a metrics-driven organization and effectively collaborate in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools. Understanding of Data Visualisation tools (like PowerBI) and Power Query is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in Pharmaceuticals supply chain management is preferred.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

 

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Description

The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Operations (CSO) within Global Clinical Supply (GCS) is responsible for supporting launch and subsequently overseeing the clinical supply packaging and distribution operations at our Company at Rahway Cold Chain Center. This role involves working with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and customers within and outside of GCS to ensure efficient and compliant processes, as well as business continuity.

Key responsibilities of the Associate Director, Clinical Supply Operations include:

• Supporting the implementation and leading the operational readiness of a new clinical cold chain supply packaging and distribution operation in Rahway.

• Overseeing the Cold Chain Center's distribution, inventory, and warehouse activities, including inventory management, metrics, utilization, and inspection readiness once the facility is live.

• Ensuring efficient and compliant processes by owning and contributing to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) specific to the Cold Chain Center as well as ensuring representation of the Cold Chain Center in harmonized global procedures.

• Effectively collaborate with other CSO nodes, including partner group interaction optimization (Packaging, Label Room, Ops Planning, Quality, Master planning, Bulk manufacturing, Analytical for cleaning/swabbing/investigations) to enable business continuity and portfolio needs

• Build partnership with quality teams to ensure agility and speed in meeting portfolio needs.

• Flexibly managing responsibilities and activities across CSO workstreams to support the business.

• Collaborating closely with Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Regulatory teams to ensure regulatory needs are included in the clinical supply chain and on-time arrival of products.

• Conducting capacity modeling and resource management, including presenting to leadership.

• Partnering with drug product manufacturing to develop, implement, and maintain playbooks and processes for integrated operations within clinical supply.

• Seeking opportunities for innovation and process improvement, and supporting change as needed.

Education Minimum Requirement: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in production operations, technical project management, engineering, and/or management role within the pharmaceutical industry, with an understanding of clinical supply needs, GMP, packaging, and distribution operations.

• Experience in pharmaceutical packaging and distribution operations will be highly valued.

• Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), including FDA and EMEA requirements.

• Experience in leading teams, developing talent, and mentoring or leading complex projects.

• Demonstrated strong project leadership of cross-functional teams through project planning and execution.

• Experience in collaborating with vendors or other external partners.

• Ability to work effectively across boundaries and build strong collaborative relationships with other groups.

• Strong abilities in stakeholder management and building cross-functional networks.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with different global professional levels and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with cold chain clinical supply packaging and distribution operations

• Experience with clinical trial operations

• Familiarity with SAP

• Operations Management Certification (i.e., APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society))

• Six Sigma certification (i.e., Green or Black Belt).

• Project management, lean six sigma, scheduling practices preferred

• Comfortable with Microsoft suite of applications

• Dedication to solving complex problems with a creative mind and imaginative strategies.

• Understanding of scheduling and capacity modeling to ensure appropriate resourcing.

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$122,800.00 - $193,300.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.  For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Description

Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is within our company's Research & Development (R&D) Division and is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across all R&D portfolio to enable the execution of any clinical trial using a company asset. GCS supports more than 300 Phase I-IV clinical trials run inhouse, 400+ outsourced or run by partners as well as our company's ISS clinical trials (300+). GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites across more than 60+countries, all in accordance with US and WW regulations, company policies and Standard operating procedures.

The Executive Director, Clinical Supply Operations is the US Head, a key part of GCS Leadership Team and is accountable for state of the art execution across all  GCS facilities in the US. The role is accountable for Operations planning across the GCS work centers, will oversee all Packaging and Labelling operations in the region and will oversee all distribution from US to support all global clinical trials for R&D across all the modalities. The output of these facilities support a global portfolio across more than 60+ countries, ensuring exquisite delivery and performance and excellent quality and compliance of the company policies and standards, GCP, GMP and all country level regulations, to ensure the right clinical supplies are in the right place at the right time. The role will collaborate closely with the Europe Clinical Supply Operations head to ensure global standards and alignment.

In this role you will oversee and ensure appropriate processes and quality management across and within the different areas with exquisite partnership with Global Development Quality and other areas in QA, applying quality by design and appropriate risk management at all levels.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Active member of GCS leadership team actively contributing to the strategy and global operations readiness

• Talent attraction, development and retention

• People Performance management

• Represents GCS in external key conferences and working groups

• Ensure exquisite operations across all GCS sites following global standards while ensuring we meet all unique countries needs in the clinical supply finished good regulations

  • West Point  and Rahway  end to end clinical supplies operations from Operations planning, packaging, labeling, warehouse and distribution across all product modalities

  • Manages & Leads the Clinical Supply Organization in the US

  • Represents the Global Clinical Supply group on Site/ Global Quality Compliance Councils.

  • Ensure an exquisite scheduling process and on time delivery of all work centers

  • Collaborates with external suppliers to support external operations.

  • Escalates any issues encountered and represents the group at the different governance committees.

  • Evaluates long-range capacity needs, and staff’s group as required to support the clinical packaging portfolio.

  • Assures cGMP, Environment, Health and Safety compliance for all processes and colleagues during the production operations.

  • Ensures regulations compliance in the writing / revising of procedures and SOP’s to ensure compliant operations.

  • Focus on continuous improvements to reduce cycle times and costs and improve reliability and flexibility.

  • Plans and implements site strategies for both the short-term maintenance and long-term acquisition of equipment. Supports the implementation of network-wide systems.

  • Provides input on operating budgets for labor, material, and capital expenditures.

  • Coaches, develops, and counsels colleagues on a timely basis regarding behaviors, skills, and career opportunities to form a high performance team.

  • Makes decisions on all operational issues related to the Operations Planning, Label Production, Packaging and Logistics work centers.

  • Partners with areas inside and outside of Operations on cross functional initiatives, as appropriate.

  • Line management of other line managers 

  • 5-6 direct reports (director level mainly) in different US  locations

  • Organization size of approx. 150 people

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Minimum Required Experience and Skills:

• 10 years experience in Clinical Supply Chain or Supply chain Operations, including exposure to Quality and or continuous improvement activities.

• A minimum of 4 years of people management experience.

• Any continuous improvement methodology will be an advantage

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Description

Position Overview - Basic Functions & Responsibility

The Senior Specialist, SCM Business Process Analyst, will work in a matrix organization supporting the Wilson Supply Chain team across the site product and planning portfolio. This position will focus on the execution and development of new supply chain processes, planning and analytical activities, and will oversee project management of supply chain initiatives at for the Wilson packaging site. This role will concentrate on the site supply chain planning and operations in conjunction with our Global Supply Chain partners in the management of our Manufacturing Division Wilson product portfolio. The position will focus on tactical, strategic, analytical and cross-functional activities, spanning the entire life cycle of products to stabilize the ongoing business through appropriate risk management.

Primary Activities

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead cross functional teams and small team of direct report( for projects that include managing supply chain delivery changes within Fixed Rhythms and Plan attainment realization across the site

• Project management will be associated with the site priorities associated with current and future business strategies from the site master plans that drive portfolio/network value creation opportunities

• Responsible for creating and sustaining business processes that manage and implement best practices and business process standards

• Oversight and management of project activities related to Change Control Project Management Standard Work

• Initiate and manage detailed project plans for given changes using standard tools and ensures the alignment and coordination of cross-functional groups

• Partner with Global Supply Chain to balance finished goods supply and demand through use of planning systems and tools

• Prioritize, sequence and communicate planned orders based on optimal resource allocation, availability, and constraint management 

• Lead and champion SCM initiatives to influence and drive E2E performance through partnering with Planning, Change Control, Warehouse / Logistics, operations and quality organizations

• Drive realization of value and sustaining analytical activities, that seek to embed analytical tools within business processes and establish standardized work.

• Develop and integrate digital tools to support and improve business processes utilizing development methods such as AGILE

• Recognize and develop supply chain continuous improvement opportunities to drive value chain and delivery performance enhancements

Skills

Required:

• BA/BS Required (Engineering, Science, Business or Supply Chain Management)

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience

• Strong working knowledge of supply chain and supporting processes / systems

• Strategic thinking and ability to assimilate highly complicated and multi-factored inputs into an integrated strategy that clearly links to business objectives

• Strong analytical skills including the ability to assess process performance through observation and metrics

Preferred: 

• Understanding of End to End supply chain operations

• Project Management Certification

• Lean Six Sigma/MPS Certification

• APICS Certification

• Ability to make rapid disciplined decisions and to prioritize work 

• Collaborative nature - must be able to assemble and lead cross-functional teams comprised of peers

• Customer focused, self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Description

This position is in direct support of our Sterile Supply manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Component Assembly, GMP Autoclaves, Dry Heat Ovens, Parts Washers, and area cleaning

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;

• Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.

• Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for production.

• Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.

• Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.

• Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.

• Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.

• Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.

• Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.

• Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.

• Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.

• Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.

Travel: 0%

Position Qualification:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher

Minimum Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 1-year relevant work experience in GMP environment or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Life Science in lieu of experience.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills

• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms

• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:

  • If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.

  • If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.

• Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience training others through hands-on training

• Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

 

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Description

This position is in direct support of our Sterile Supply manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Component Assembly, GMP Autoclaves, Dry Heat Ovens, Parts Washers, and area cleaning.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;

• Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.

• Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for production.

• Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.

• Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.

• Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.

• Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.

• Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.

• Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.

• Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.

• Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.

• Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.

Travel: 0%

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher

Required Experience and Skills:

• 1 year of manufacturing work experience or Associates Degree in science or related field in lieu of experience.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills

• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms

• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:

  • If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.

  • If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.

• Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Bioworks Certificate in addition to minimum required experience and skills.

• Experience training others through hands-on training

• Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

 

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Description

Strategic Supplier Management is a rigorous, data-driven methodology which relies upon high quality market intelligence for suppliers, supply markets and supply chains, as well as strategic analysis and reporting of internal business requirements, supplier performance, spend and savings data.

Co-op positions generally last 6 month and will include several projects.

This role will support several facets of the Research and Development Sourcing & Procurement organization.  The successful candidate: prepares and conducts market intelligence gathering and strategic analysis; pre-negotiation planning; RFIs, RFP/Qs, and e-auctions; quotation analysis and cost modeling; financial solvency analysis, risk assessments, FCPA verification, and other compliance / due diligence assessments; supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution; budget planning process support and ongoing spend, savings, and compliance metrics reporting.

Research and Development Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for conducting strategic sourcing initiatives in support of drug discovery and development, specifically in the areas of discovery sciences, preclinical development, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and lab supplies and equipment, within our company Research Labs. 

General Responsibilities:

• Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function including product sourcing, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, supplier diversity development, working capital improvement, and supplier relationship management

• Work with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers

• Conduct detailed market analyses looking at facts and data, with the objective of providing deep and meaningful insights

• Implement procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes. Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures and systems for procurement function.

• Support selection of suppliers to ensure appropriate savings and service levels. Ensure that all legal contract requirements are met. Manage relationships with external contacts to ensure optimal team performance and to take appropriate actions by implementing contract negotiation, communication with suppliers and/or or modifying procedure to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Enforce compliance with all Global Procurement policies and procedures by using a data driven business case approach.

Additional responsibilities are as follows:

• Supplier and Supply Market Analysis – To conduct rigorous market intelligence and detailed supplier and supply market analyses, to provide deep and meaningful insight to Sourcing teams.

• Cost Modeling / Cost reduction – To construct detailed cost models/purchase price analysis of goods and services that are supplied to our company. At times, this will require supplier visits to create a complete understanding of the cost structure of suppliers and develop cost reduction opportunities.

• Supplier Performance Management – supplier performance monitoring, root cause investigation, issue management, risk assessment and mitigation

• Strategic Analysis – To conduct up to six types of project analysis which transforms the information gathered from 1) and 2) above into insightful, well-structured breakthrough options and opportunities. Examples include Portfolio Analysis, Supplier Referencing, and Day One Sourcing.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting – To prepare analysis and reporting of category spend, savings, compliance, and other metrics data on a monthly basis. To support the annual budget / profit planning process for the category at the global level. To maintain financial reporting and management systems (including SAP) with up-to-date data on an ongoing basis.

• Negotiation Planning – To create detailed pre-negotiation plans, to lead and participate any prolonged negotiation sessions with suppliers and to conduct post negotiation debriefs and follow through plans. 

• Sourcing – To create and execute RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions, together with subsequent structured information analysis wherever possible using electronic procurement processes.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation – To conduct effective risk assessment (including Financial Solvency Analysis, compliance with FCPA, Business Partner Code of Conduct, etc.) and establish appropriate risk mitigation plans within the supply-base pursuant to our company Manufacturing Division's risk management framework. 

• Category Team Membership – To be an active member of one or more category teams using the techniques and content created in above as input in the creation of breakthrough strategies delivering cost reduction targets.

• Sharing of Learnings – The incumbent will be expected to generate work of world-class quality and to share and transfer this to colleagues throughout GSMG

• Corporate Communications – To identify communications opportunities, provide guidance on communications best practices, and identify process improvements.  Draft and edit articles, blogs, newsletters, and slides.  Be a proactive member of the Change Agent Network.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Currently in sophomore or junior level curriculum, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business (such as Finance or Management), Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Market Research, Communications or a Science-related discipline (Engineering, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Bioengineering).

• GPA 3.0

Required Experience and Skills:

• Superior interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work successfully on cross functional teams

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to make clear and concise presentations, sensitivity to cultural differences in communication, experience with SharePoint and Enterprise Social Media (specifically Viva Exchange formerly Yammer), and familiarity with principles of business communication, marketing and/or journalism.

• Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills

• Excellent project management skills

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to deal with ambiguous and dynamic situations

• Quick learner and motivated to cultivate technical, business and commercial skills by applying their knowledge within our compan’s environment

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Demonstrated excellent academic achievement

• Focus on process improvements and simplification

Preferred Experience and Skills:  

• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience or any fortune 500 company experience

• Experience with using SharePoint or other similar collaboration websites

• Experience with TIBCO Spotfire or other data analytic/visualization tools

• Experience with using Excel to manage large data sets

• Knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

 

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00 

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Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Business Collaboration

• Partner with APCJ HH to understand market dynamics and strategize supply to meet changing market demands
• Collaborate cross-functionally with APCJ HH, CMC, Regulatory and other functions to ensure the right supply into markets at the right timing
• Maintain close alignment with Global stakeholders to propose and implement supply strategies suitable for APCJ
• Ensure timely and effective upward communication and downward communication
• Align and implement Global/ Regional processes across sites and markets in APCJ Region and cross Region interactions

Franchise Planning

• Support Sites and relevant Planners to establish replenishment plans across the planning horizon to work within min / maximum inventory targets
• Maintain supply alignment with relevant Planners for non-AP sources including that of ExM / CMO
• Oversee Bulk & API planning for Sites to ensure alignment with Global Supply Strategies
• Manage and Optimize E2E Supply Chain inventory; responsible for advising inventory strategy, parameters and targets at each supply chain node
• Led the review and business case support for COMET inventory parameter management

Packaging Strategy

• Point of Contact for the Manufacturing Division to support key strategic decisions (VCM, Ops U lead)
• In order to move from a centralized manufacturing model to a decentralized model (Regional or country level) the incumbent will support the Manufacturing Division (GBO & GVO Ops Unit, VCM SCM, Manufacturing Sites) to all related manufacturing/packaging decentralized options & assessment (regional/local) in order to evaluate the tactical and operational impact for SCM operations and HH Organization

Constrained Supply

• Manage operational planning associated with constrained supply including product (re)allocation
• Responsible for execution of Regional FG allocations
• Create and assess scenario planning to support decision-making

Risk Management

• Lead and support the review of Supply Chain capability to meet market identified risks & opportunities
• Collaborate with Sites to proactively identify supply chain risks and establish mitigation for supply continuity
• Incorporate a forward view of Regulatory changes into Supply Planning for AP markets and Sites

Tier Processes

• Support APCJ issue discussion and escalation in relevant Tier meetings
• Support relevant stakeholders for performance review and actions in the relevant Tier meetings

Product Life Cycle

• Support New Product Launches, PSO, Product Source Management and Network actions

Site Point-of-Contact

• Monitor and maintain SLAs with relevant Sites
• Point of contact for AP region for all Sites and ExM on Supply Planning scope
• Partner with sites to identify and build network flexibility and capability
• Support Global / Regional initiative rollout

Standard Work

• Follow the agreed Global processes standard work (DILO / WILO)
• Support Community of Practice forums

Compliance

• Support compliance in the management of product

Lean

• Focus on addressing root causes in addition to corrective actions to avoid the reoccurrence of the issue

Leadership

• Manage a team of Regional Supply Planners to ensure smooth running of operations and a Manufacturing tactical and Ops lead for APCJ
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to achieve/ maintain high-performance organization.
• Identify and support key talent development and retention
• Align team objectives and support Global/ Regional Strategy

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply Chain Planning Excellence
• Ensure Compliance
• Ensure supply
• Meet Profit Plan
• Support Divisional Strategy
• Responsible for end-to-end supply
• Possess Business acumen and understand Market dynamics
• Apply Leadership and Inclusion behavior
• Engage in High-Performance Organization
• Mastery of Planning concepts
• Support System and process implementation

Financial Stewardship

• Ensure an optimal balance of Demand and Supply to avoid discard
• Look out for opportunities to elevate materials and resources to maximize shareholder value

People Excellence

• Responsible for improving efficiency and reliability
• Continuous education and learning to support new system implementation
• Responsible for participating in improvement projects and actively generating ideas
• Ensures both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant against individual training requirements

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• 10 years of Experience in manufacturing and Supply chain with international experience (ie: USA and China) is required
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is desirable

Experience:

• Strategic acumen demonstrated
• Strong experience in Oncology / Vaccine / Pharmaceutical manufacturing and planning environment is mandatory.
• Related experience in managing multiple planning (ERP) systems and interfaces
• Related experience in the metric reporting environment
• LEAN operational excellence experience is preferred

Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies:

• Ability to drive results and set clear performance standards and overcome challenges
• Actively listen and work together to achieve common goals
• Working knowledge of market and supply planning and inventory management
• Working knowledge of regional product allocation and product lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of planning software and system interfaces
• Working knowledge of Microsoft-based systems with regard to development of reports, measurements and analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of Rapid Response, SAP ECC and APO is preferred

Other Personal Attributes:

• A strong team player with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to operate in a matrix environment
• Strong problem-solving and resolution skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Keen driver for process improvement
• Deep understanding of Business dynamics and Supply Chain
• Excellent attention to detail

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain processes to support business operations and ensure a positive customer experience. This includes planning and replenishing stock, monitoring stock in transit, handling backorders and overdue purchase orders, and implementing process improvements to optimize efficiency for daily activities.

What You Do

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain processes for the allocated portfolio, including purchasing, planning and replenishment of stock, monitoring stock in transit and managing backorders and overdue purchase orders.
• Work closely with overseas production/distribution centers to ensure service levels are met.
• Take lead in S&OP discussion with commercial on forecasting and inventory planning for allocated portfolio.
• Investigate, analyze, design, and simplify existing processes to optimize efficiency for daily activities.
• Set, maintain and review planning parameters to ensure optimal inventory levels in alignment with the company's global supply chain targets.
• Analyze and provide insights on KPI scorecard tracking for Backorders, OTIF, and Fill Rate leveraging on business intelligence tools.
• Provide support where appropriate as local key users on identified system platforms of expertise and ownership for system implementation and testing.
• Implement and lead process improvement projects within supply chain team and across functions.
• Maintain a professional outlook, demonstrate respect, initiative, and commitment towards internal and external suppliers and customers, and liaise closely with all stakeholders in seeking or forwarding information vital to satisfy internal customer needs.
• Continuously develop personal skills either internally within the company or externally on approved divisional training courses.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• More than 5 years related working experience
• Strong knowledge and experience in end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI).
• Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as macro programming, Power Automate, RPA will be advantage.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!