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.
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