• The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in supply chain management analytics, with a strong background in production planning and advanced data analysis within the pharmaceutical sector
• They should possess in-depth knowledge of conducting site capacity reviews, optimizing planning processes, and driving strategic key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced analytic tools—such as Power BI and Excel—to support data-driven decision-making across the organization is essential
• Additionally, the candidate will excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing and enhancing KPI dashboards, and presenting actionable insights to site leadership to inform resource allocation and strategic initiatives
• Supply Chain Reporting and Analytics
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply chain KPI and present at monthly site supply review
• Extract and assess data then accurately report on site delivery key performance indicators such as OTIF, PA, IRL, ICSL, LIFR, and MBTR from multiple databases
• Drive improvements to current KPI dashboards with cross functional teams in order to meet site requirements, building alternate dashboards where necessary
• Create and manage reports to improve site function with tools such as Power BI and Excel
• Support updates for a variety of Planning Master Data fields and lead the review with Planning/Quality/SCM Hub to ensure accurate lead time parameters
• Financial Tally
• Analyze site profit plan and tally data throughout the cycles via multiple iterations to clarify the data, and present to site leadership to guide informed decisions on resources
• Drive master data updates prior to profit plan to ensure correct planning in Rapid Response
• Build models on capacity for products in the pipeline that are not yet in planning systems for new or current technologies while making reasonable assumptions
• Special Projects and Continuous Improvement
• Manage and perform work on special projects,
• Facilitate various ad hoc requests and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Team Collaboration and Leadership
• Facilitate daily SCM Tier 2 meetings, providing leadership within cross-functional teams
• Engage in public speaking and presentations to share project updates and insights with stakeholders and site leadership

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex data sets
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in leading projects within a supply chain or pharmaceutical industry environment

Adaptability, Adaptability, Applied Engineering, Change Control Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Cross-Functional Communications, Customs Clearing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Demand Supply Planning, Driving Continuous Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Leadership, Logistics Management, Marketing Logistics, Order Management, Process Planning, Production Planning, Project Management, Report Writing, Resource Allocation, SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO), SAP PP (Production Planning), Six Sigma, Strategic Initiative {+ 5 more}

$79,200.00 - $124,700.00 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

No relocation