Specialist, Supply Chain Management

MSD • Wilson, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirement 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with analytics tools such as PowerBI, Tibco Spotfire, Dbeaver, or SQL a plus.
• Experience with Planning Systems such as SAP ECC, SAP APO, and Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• MPS, Lean, or Six Sigma certification
• Demonstrated ability to align, lead, and drive change across cross functional teams

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees