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Senior Specialist, End-to-end Planner

Job in West Point, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19486, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-27
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: West Point

Senior Specialist E2E Planner

The Senior Specialist E2E Planner manages the supply chain for a Vaccines product(s) to ensure inventory is available to fulfill customer demand. This role coordinates all aspects of the supply chain through plan, source, make and deliver. In this role, the planner will be responsible for demand management, supply planning and inventory management. Depending on the product and/or supply chain, duties may include developing production plans for the manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products.

Job Functions:

  • Develop supply plans for the Vaccine Products to exceed customer service levels while maintaining inventory targets and adhering to planning parameters across the End-to-End supply chain.
  • Lead the management of the supply chain issues working closely with Manufacturing Operations, Regulatory CMC, Technology, Quality, and Value Chain Management
  • Enable adoption of Global Planning processes and systems (Rapid Response)
  • Guide the growing Product Supply Chain management through master data accuracy.
  • Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual Integrated Business Process (IBP) standard work including Site/ Global Supply Reviews, S&OP meetings, quarterly production planning, and annual budget planning.
  • Responsible for tracking and running analysis of the key Supply Chain indicators (Plan Attainment, Customer Service, Forecast Accuracy, Demand Variability, Inventory).
  • Provide comprehensive information, analytics and visibility around Product Supply, Demand, and Inventory status to Supply Chain Product Leaders, S&OP Business Owners, Global Supply Chain (GSC) Management and Line of Business (LOB).
  • Ensure continuous improvement and drives changes in order to support an evolving corporation and initiate change in regard to assigned product.

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • BA or BS degree in economics, engineering, or related field with three (3) years of experience in supply chain and/or operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • MBA or MS with two (2) years of experience.

Required

Experience and Skills:

  • Fundamental knowledge of supply chain operations
  • Ability to show resilience in a dynamic and continuously changing corporate environment.
  • Proficient use of MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business.
  • Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities within day-to-day business.
  • Capability to work well in a cross-cultural and cross-functional business setting.

Preferred

Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with SAP ECC, SAP APO, Kinaxis Rapid Response
  • Manufacturing / Operations experience
  • APICS Certification

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Budgeting, Change Control Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Order Management, Personal Initiative, Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Operations, Vendor Management

Preferred

Skills:

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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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