2027 Future Talent Program - Associate Specialist Supply Chain Management

CamWebDir; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks an entry‑level Demand & Supply Planner to support regional finished goods planning, manage inventory, and participate in regional S&OP meetings.

You will execute standard work to manage exceptions using Kinaxis Rapid Respond and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution, Marketing and Finance. Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field is required by hire.

Qualifications

• Proficient MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Supply Chain / Logistics, Pharmacy, Engineering / Biotechnology, Material Science, or related field by hire.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard work to manage exceptions/escalations through Kinaxis Rapid Respond e and SCEM.
• Communicate with Demand Planning regarding regional FG allocations.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage replenishment and post-release activities to ensure OTIF.
• Expedite deliveries to meet demand and escalate risks.
• Facilitate regional meetings (Tier 2–4).
• Drive SLA with Markets and monitor FG inventory.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Logistics / Pharmacy / Engineering

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Maestro

SAP ECC

Job description

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Our company's Manufacturing Division, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that is committed to delivering compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Job Functions:

• Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to review and understand demand forecasts, historical sales trends and demand drivers.
• Review and analyze demand forecasts provided by Business Alliance Management and Authorized Generic partners (where applicable).
• Monitor supply plans through Exception Management to exceed customer service levels while maintaining inventory targets and adhering to planning parameters.
• Manage resolution and communication of demand/supply imbalances through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution & Logistics, Marketing and Finance.
• Maintain demand and supply planning systems with a focus on data accuracy.
• Participate in Market/Brand S&OP.
• Ensure continuous improvement and drive changes for assigned products in order to support an evolving corporation
• Lead or participate in projects to improve business processes.
• Provide training, supporting and coaching to Demand Fulfillment Planners in professional knowledge and skills as well as handling of (potential) supply issues.

Job Tasks:

• Execute standard work to manage exceptions/escalations through our planning platform (Kinaxis Rapid Respone) and Supply Chain Escalation Management (SCEM) tool.
• Communicate with Demand Planning (DP) regarding regional Finished Goods (FG) allocations
• Monitor distribution center inventory levels and manage replenishment and post-release activities to ensure product arrives to last internal customer / direct to customer on time and in full (OTIF)
• Expedite deliveries, as necessary, to meet customer demand and elevate any risks to meeting customer demand.
• Facilitate regional Tier 2, 3 or 4 meetings.
• Accountable for Finished Goods Inventory of Questionable Value (IQV) Process
• Drive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Markets
• Monitor Inventory Replenishment Levels (IRL) for Finished Goods
• Manage FG inventory for artwork changes, Last Authorized Shipping Date (LASD), and expiry to minimize discards

*This is an entry-level full-time position. Individuals selected will need to be available to start their employment by August 2027.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Business, Supply Chain / Logistics, Pharmacy, Engineering / Biotechnology, Material Science, or any related Business or Engineering field, by the time of hire.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capability to work well in a cross-cultural and cross-functional business setting

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Supply Chain Management (Operations, Supply Planning, Demand Planning) or related.
• APICS Certification
• Manufacturing / Operations experience
• Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro
• Experience with SAP ECC

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Required Skills: Adaptability, Data Analysis, Demand Analysis, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Metrics, Supply Chain Operations

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.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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The salary range for this role is $65,100.00 - $102,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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
• Domestic
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A

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