2027 Future Talent Program - Associate Specialist Supply Chain Management

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA is hiring an entry-level Demand Fulfillment/Planning professional to collaborate with Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing to review forecasts, monitor supply plans and maintain OTIF targets.

You will manage inventory, participate in Market/S&OP, and drive continuous improvement. Required are a bachelor's or master's in a related field, strong Excel skills, and effective cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Pharmacy, Engineering/Biotechnology, or related field by hire.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration.
• APICS Certification and Manufacturing/Operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to review demand forecasts and drivers.
• Monitor supply plans and maintain inventory targets and planning parameters.
• Lead or participate in process improvement projects and cross-functional meetings.
• Provide training and coaching to Demand Fulfillment Planners.
• Execute planning using Kinaxis Rapid Response/SCEM tools and communicate risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/SCM/Pharmacy/Engineering/Biotechnology

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Maestro

SAP ECC

Job description

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.

Job Description

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’s 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

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$65,100.00 - $102,500.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.

Additional location(s)

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