Digital Enablement & Distribution Excellence Lead

Merck Life Science; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science in Singapore seeks a senior distribution and supply chain transformation leader to design and standardize end-to-end processes across APAC. You will drive ERP and digital solution enablement, oversee a structured PoC pipeline, and partner across IT, data, procurement, quality, and external partners to deliver scalable improvements.

You will build a trusted analytics foundation, ensure data governance, and translate operational challenges into practical, measurable changes that

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 7+ years in distribution or supply chain ops with multi-country/site exposure.
• ERP implementation experience or significant distribution process transformation (SAP SD/MM/EWM/TM).
• Lean and Six Sigma with process mapping and value stream analysis; Green/Black Belt a plus.
• Data governance fundamentals with master data, data quality, ownership, and KPI definition; analytics with SQL and Power BI/Tableau (Python advantageous).
• Ability to evaluate and shape tech solutions involving automation, robotics, AI/ML, visibility platforms, serialization, or cold chain monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Shape the digital and operational backbone of distribution across APAC.
• Own process design and standardization; drive ERP and digital solution enablement.
• Lead a structured PoC pipeline to validate initiatives before regional scale-up.
• Collaborate across business, IT, data, quality, procurement and external partners.
• Build the analytics foundation that provides APAC Distribution a trusted single source of truth.
• Ensure every solution is commercially viable, data-enabled, compliant and adoption-ready.

Skills

ERP experience

Process excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Data governance

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Automation & AI/ML

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Multi-country exposure

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Tools

SAP SD

SAP MM

SAP EWM

SAP TM

Power BI

Tableau

Python

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

Shaping the digital and operational backbone of distribution across one of the world's most dynamic regions, you will serve as the business-side design authority for end-to-end distribution processes, technology enablement, and data governance across APAC. In this pivotal role, you will own process design and standardization, drive ERP and digital solution enablement, and lead a structured proof-of-concept pipeline that validates initiatives before regional scale-up. Working across business, IT, data, quality, procurement, and external partners, you will convert operational challenges into practical, measurable, and scalable improvements. You will build the reporting and analytics foundation that gives APAC Distribution a trusted, single source of truth, and ensure every solution you shape is operationally viable, data enabled, compliant, and ready for adoption.

Who You Are

You bring:

• A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 7 or more years of experience in distribution or supply chain operations, process excellence, supply chain technology, or digital enablement, including demonstrated exposure to multi country or multi site environments.
• Proven ability to translate operational needs into practical process, data, and technology solutions, with hands on experience in ERP implementation or significant process transformation in a distribution context (SAP SD, MM, EWM, or TM preferred).
• Strong process engineering and operational excellence capability, including Lean and Six Sigma methods, process mapping, and value stream analysis; a Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data governance fundamentals, including master data, data quality, data ownership, and KPI definition, combined with hands on analytics skills using SQL and Power BI or Tableau (Python is advantageous).
• Ability to evaluate and shape technology solutions involving automation, robotics, AI/ML, supply chain visibility platforms, and serialization or cold chain monitoring.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence across cultures, functions, and seniority levels without direct authority; professional proficiency in English is required.

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!