Hybrid Operations Planning Specialist

MSD; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a Specialist, Operations Planning to ensure reliable execution of assigned tasks within hybrid work settings. You will support planning for programs, communicate status, and escalate risks as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, solid English communication, and experience with planning processes, GMP/SOP, and ERP systems. Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is required.
• Strong English communication skills are expected.
• Prior experience in supply chain or clinical planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned planning tasks and portions of programs in line with priorities and timelines.
• Apply standard planning processes, systems, and SOP/GMP expectations to routine tasks.
• Organize activities, communicate progress and constraints to management.
• Escalate conflicts or trade-offs early when guidance is required.
• Support planning execution for programs and track inputs, dependencies, constraints.
• Communicate status and collect required inputs from partners.

Skills

Business Continuity Planning

Clinical Supplies Management

Data Analysis

Escalation Management

Inventory Control

Issue Management

Microsoft Office

MRP Systems

Production Planning

Project Management

Six Sigma

Supply Chain

Vendor Selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a Specialist, Operations Planning to ensure reliable execution of assigned tasks within hybrid work settings. You will support planning for programs, communicate status, and escalate risks as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, solid English communication, and experience with planning processes, GMP/SOP, and ERP systems. Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.