Supply Chain Manager Material

Merz North America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

20 days Paid Time Off

15 paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Merz North America, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage inventory, develop master schedules for production lines, and coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing to meet demand with optimal inventory levels.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in purchasing, demand planning, and supplier management. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or applicable.
• 5+ years of work experience in purchasing, supplier management, operations, sourcing, demand planning.
• Proven ability to interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans and schedules for raw materials, chemicals and components required to meet production objectives.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system and provide training on its use to managers and staff.
• Maintain minimal to no backorders and ensure inventory levels meet objectives.
• Coordinate inputs to master schedule including forecasts, orders, capacity planning, and firm plan objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

English communication

Multifunctional collaboration

Microsoft Office

ERP system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or applicable

Master's Degree

Tools

ERP system

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Requisition Number: SUPPL004756

• Posted : August 20, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for inventory management of raw materials, components and chemicals. Develops and maintains a master schedule for product lines to ensure sufficient finished goods inventory. Reviews material availability and lead times, production capacity, inventory carrying costs, and customer demand when developing schedules. Consults with other managers and key personnel in Sales & Marketing, Production and Supply Chain to gather information necessary to develop and maintain master schedule.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans and schedules for raw materials, chemicals and components require to meet production objectives. Monitor and review forecasts and sales to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventories. Evaluate and coordinate all inputs to master schedule: sales forecasts, customer orders, shop orders, purchase orders, capacity planning, firm plan and level load objectives, etc.


• Maintain ERP/MRP system, periodically reviewing planning data maintained in the system. Develop procedures for use with ERP system and update as required. Provide training program for managers, supervisors, and staff personnel in use of ERP system as required


• Maintain minimal to no backorders on all products released to market. Build and maintain inventory to levels agreed upon in management objectives. Perform analysis of materials and determine optimum control levels.


• System data reviews. Proactively review system data to recognize potential bill of material inaccuracies and inventory discrepancies to ensure credible schedule development.


• Bachelor's Degree (in Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or applicable)


• Experience in purchasing, supplier management, operations, sourcing, demand planning


• 5+ years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position


• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Technical & Functional Skills

• Excellent negotiation skills and past experience with dealing with suppliers.


• Extensive knowledge of current and advanced manufacturing processes and systems.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective presentation skills, and multicultural understanding required.


• Superior business ethics and an understanding of legal contracts.


• Flexible schedule and ability to travel.


• High degree of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).


• Familiarity with an ERP system and common software applications.


• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.).


• Experience coordinating multi-discipline activities.


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans


• 20 days of Paid Time Off


• 15 paid holidays


• 401(k)


• And more!

Your benefits and PTO start the date you're hired with no waiting period!

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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