2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Business Ops - Co-op

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is offering a 4-6 month co-op within the Global Supplier Management Group Business Operations. You will gain exposure to global procurement, support risk/compliance tasks, and help develop dashboards and KPIs for leadership.

The role emphasizes data analytics, collaboration, and hands-on process improvement across supplier programs in a hybrid setup. Requires ongoing B.S. studies and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to work in NJ/PA area for 4-6 months.
• Interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong data collection, analysis and reporting, Project Management (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collect and model large amounts of data.
• Filter and ‘clean’ existing data. Explore data to understand data structures, definitions, and anomalies.
• Interpret data, analyze results, and draw conclusions using SpotFire, R and/or Python.
• Implement creative solutions to problems. Collaborate with internal customers to establish dashboards and KPIs for senior management.

Education

B.S. degree pursuit (Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical, Biochemistry)

Tools

SpotFire

R

Python

Job description

Job Description The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Our employees are the key to our company’s success.

We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

The Business Operations function at our company is responsible for managing the process of Global Supplier Managements Group’s core function of creating and maintaining relationships with our service and material suppliers. These suppliers are key to our company’s ability to manufacture critical medicines used by millions of patients around the world.

A co-op assignment within the Global Supplier Management Group Business Operations will allow you to: Work hands-on improving supplier manufacturing processes Gain exposure to all global procurement functions and departments Advance an understanding of group dynamics within working communities Foster collaboration and innovation Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills.

Co-op assignments within the Business Operations function are offered in: Process Excellence & Operations: As a co-op you will support the daily operation of the Process Excellence & Operations team. You will help support the team with day-to-day operations, complete project related tasks and assist with risk systems maintenance.

Example responsibilities include:

• Support execution of compliance plans/initiatives to ensure that GSMG complies with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist in the review and update of relevant GSMG procedures and documents (including contract clauses).
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of Risk & Compliance training.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of risk related information housed in GSMG’s risk systems as well as protect data quality/integrity within those systems.

Business Intelligence & Systems: As a co-op you will support the data analytics function provided by the Business Intelligence & System team. You will participate in implementing long term project work as well as perform ad-hoc reporting requests. You will be required to work in a team environment as well as with internal stakeholders. You must be willing to learn new skills on the job.

The responsibilities may include:

• Collect and model large amounts of data.
• Filter and ‘clean’ existing data Explore data to understand data structures, definitions, and anomalies.
• Interpret data, analyze results, and draw conclusions using statistical methodologies and mathematical formulas using SpotFire, R and/or Python.
• Implement creative solutions to problems Collaborate with our internal customers to establish dashboards and KPI’s that help create actionable analytics and data insights for senior management.

Education Minimum Requirement: Pursuing B.S. degree (Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical, Biochemistry)

Required Experience and Skills: Ability to work in NJ/PA area for 4-6 months Interpersonal and communications skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills: Strong data collection, analysis and reporting, Project Management

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP2027 GSF2027

Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

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: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.