Job Description
Our Supply Chain Team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.
As a member of the Global Launch Planning Team, the Associate Director, Supply Chain Management | Global Launch Planning is accountable for global new product introductions, which includes guiding cross functional/divisional teams to execute initial market launches, and end- to- end (E2E) supply planning for these new products and collaborating with cross functional teams for best practice sharing and Standard Business Process development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross functional/divisional team to define and implement supply execution strategies to ensure timely launch of products to meet market/customer requirements
- Partner with Value Chain Management to ensure new product launches and supply management, are in alignment with Global Filing and Launch Strategy (GFLS) and Supply Chain Design requirements
- Develop launch supply scenarios, including considerations for inventory impact and potential write-off risks
- Identify and drive resolution of launch readiness and/or on-going supply imbalances/issues within working team(s), and communicate/escalate through appropriate governances
- Proactive and forward-looking new product supply management | Understand, balance, and integrate global product demand across nodes/regions, and allocate supply as appropriate to optimize business benefits (inventory, tax, capacity, financial etc.)
- Own overall supply chain operational performance including service, lead-time and inventory | Develop and manage Budget/Inventory Plans for assigned products | Lead supply team and align applicable stakeholders for assigned products including New Product Introduction, Regional Planning, External Manufacturing and Supply Sites
- Direct cross functional Global Event Management teams for global product supply interruptions, with goal of minimizing impact to supply, discard, revenue, and Company reputation
- Interface with our Human Health division on a routine basis regarding supply, risks and opportunities
- Drive best practices and continuous improvement through establishment, use and improvement of standard work, Communities of Practice, and After-Action Review process
Required Education
- Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science related or other Business-related discipline required
- Advanced Degree preferred
Required Experience And Skills
- Minimum seven years in supply chain, planning, and/or operations in pharmaceutical industry
- Prior project management experience in a cross functional/cross divisional environment
- Principled and strong collaboration and communication skills and ability to effectively influence cross functional/divisional partners
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ownership and accountability within the team
- Effectively manage multiple priorities, lead in an environment of uncertainty and develop appropriate plans for managing risk
- Proactive mindset to anticipate and solve problems
- Lean/continuous improvement mindset
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
Preferred Experience And Skills
- APICS CSCP Certification
- Working knowledge of Rapid Response/ SAP planning systems and processes
- Biologics and/or vaccines operations
- New Products including supply chain design, operations and/or planning | Risk Management and Business/Financial acumen
- Green Belt or Black Belt
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The salary range for this role is
$126,500.00 - $199,100.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Required Skills
Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Operations, Change Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, Driving Continuous Improvement, ERP Financial Systems, Global Manufacturing, Inventory Control Management, Management Process, New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Introduction Process, Operation Risk Management, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Planning, Product Risk Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Design, Supply Change Management, Supply Management
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
10/7/2025
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Requisition ID:R366935
