Pharmaceutical Production Planner:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Description
Job Description

New hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.

As a member of the Planning team, the Production Planner works cross functionally partnering with Operations, Wilson Engineering Services, Engineering, Stability, and Quality to ensure timely supply. This position is critical to successful operations and demands an understanding of the end to end supply chain with ultimate responsibility for the overall Planning, Scheduling, and Buying processes for the Wilson, NC site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Balance finished goods supply and demand through Rapid Response, exception management, and Systems Applications and Products
• In coordination with the Integrated Process Team, Supply Network Planner and/or franchise management, prioritize, sequence and communicate planned orders based on optimal resource allocation, availability, and constraint management
• Manage, level load and report capacity utilization for months 1-12
• Partner with production and support areas to critically analyze and solve problems
• Allocate components while respecting batch determination rules, use -by and revision dates, expiration dating, and other exceptions
• Manage printed components including revision changes, and purchasing within lead time at the correct quantity in Systems Applications and Products
• Adhere to standard work guidelines to ensure process metrics are successfully achieved
• Communicate/escalate issues through the tier process for resolution and corrective actions
• Maintain site-related planning master data to achieve the correct planning result
• Participate in Deviation Management process including author and SME input
• Encourage Supply Chain Knowledge transfer within the site
• Lead and champion Structured Content Management initiatives to influence and drive E2E performance
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively to apply Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive business efficiencies

Education Requirement

• B.S./B.A. in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Science discipline

Experience and Skills

Required

• One (1) or more years with Production Planning/ Detailed Scheduling/ Supply Chain Management/ Supply Chain Execution Management / Operations experience in a highly regulated manufacturing or packaging environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast paced complex Pharma environment
• Principled and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work autonomously and with a high degree of accuracy
• Work in a Team- environment and collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong Microsoft Office Knowledge - especially Excel

Preferred

• Financial acumen with risk based decision making
• Experience using Systems Applications and Products and Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Data analytics with PivotTables, TIBCO Spotifre, charting, etc.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are ...

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for ...

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:
1