Supply Chain Planner

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

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:

As part of the Integrated Supply Chain Operations of the Life Science Division of MilliporeSigma, Network Planning is responsible for the execution of processes related to product availability. Our mission is to optimize our inventory to ensure to have “the right products, at the right quantity, in the right place” to meet our customer’s demand within a global network. Develop an action plan to improve customer service levels and KPI performance.

The open position is reporting to the Head of Network Planning – Downstream / Aseptic Products and is based in Jaffrey, NH. The position is a permanent hire aimed to reinforce the existing Network Planning team and support additional activities.

• Communication with the Distribution Centers, Production, Customer Service, and Sales throughout the company to improve service
• Responsible for the requirements planning and stocking in the Distribution Centers
• Release of the daily orders for intercompany suppliers
• Coordination of 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

Who You Are:

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASCM CPIM/CSCP Certification preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; will be working with diverse global teams
• Computational skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong background in Supply Chain Planning
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Solid analytical skills and results-oriented
• Able to effectively influence in an extremely matrixed organization
• Customer-focused, proponent of change, excellent teamwork skills

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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!