Global Supply Chain Planner — Optimize Inventory & Delivery

Merck Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group's Life Science Division seeks a Network Planner to optimize inventory and ensure right products in the right place within a global network.

Based in New Hampshire, the role reports to Head of Network Planning – Downstream / Aseptic Products, and focuses on improving service levels and KPI performance.

Candidates bring 5+ years in supply chain, ERP experience with Oracle or SAP, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 5+ years of Supply Chain experience.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a supply chain function with an ERP system, such as Oracle and/or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requirements planning and stocking in the Distribution Centers.
• Release of the daily orders for intercompany suppliers.
• Coordinate the supply chain between supplying and global receiving sites.
• Monitoring and action to address backorders.
• Identify and follow up customer-specific requirements, making use of the whole logistics network to serve the customer.
• Lead process improvement activities to improve customer service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Project management

Teamwork

Influence in matrixed org

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

Merck Group's Life Science Division seeks a Network Planner to optimize inventory and ensure right products in the right place within a global network.

Based in New Hampshire, the role reports to Head of Network Planning – Downstream / Aseptic Products, and focuses on improving service levels and KPI performance.

Candidates bring 5+ years in supply chain, ERP experience with Oracle or SAP, and strong communication and analytical skills.