Specialist, Engineering (Onsite)

MSD • Rahway, NJ

2d • $87,300 - $137,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. The FLEx Center is a state-of-the-art, multi-modality Drug Product development and GMP clinical manufacturing facility dedicated to advancing small molecules, biologics, and vaccines. We are seeking a dynamic Specialist, Materials Management who is passionate about optimizing processes and driving efficiency in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring materials flow seamlessly through the site, enabling groundbreaking drug development and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in engineering, supply chain management, pharm sciences, or a related field or bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of drug product manufacturing or development.
• Experience in materials management, warehousing, supply chain operations, or GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of MES, SAP or other ERP systems
• Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams.
• A proactive mindset with a sense for identifying inefficiencies and proposing innovative solutions.
• cGMP Guidelines
• Electronic Batch Records
• Engineering Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• External Manufacturing
• Inventory Monitoring
• Inventory Optimization
• Manufacturing
• Materials Flow
• Order Processing
• Process Improvements
• Process Optimization
• Purchase Order Request
• SAP Purchasing
• Supply Chain Operations

Nice To Haves

• Current Employees apply HERE
• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
• San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Responsibilities

• Champion Just-in-Time (JIT) Practices: Execute JIT warehousing strategies to maximize storage efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted material availability.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for essential consumables ensuring operations remain fully supported.
• Coordinate Material Movement: Manage inbound and outbound movement of materials from multiple sources to support batch manufacturing across various modalities.
• Execute critical transactions in SAP and partner with site services to facilitate efficient movement of drug products out of the facility.
• Execute Purchase Orders: Issue purchase orders through SAP and support creation and maintenance of supply chains to ensure material availability and continuity.
• Drive Process Improvement: Help design, refine, and improve processes for tracking materials, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with formulators, engineers, site partners, and cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements that improve performance and reliability.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree