Senior Specialist Global Supply Chain Ah Gscm

Job Description **MAIN ACTIVITIES** **Activity 1: GSCM Project Leadership** * Act as the GSCM lead for assigned strategic programs, including New Product Development (NPD) * To provide supply chain expertise, launch readiness planning, and capacity-load analysis **Activity 2: Production Transfer Management** * Lead internal production transfer studies * Initiate and present comprehensive business cases through the "Management of Change" (MoC) process **Activity 3: Risk Mitigation & Capacity Planning** * Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and bottlenecks using global capacity analyses * Evaluate alternative scenarios and recommend mitigation plans **Activity 4: Strategic Volume Planning** * Participate in the development of the annual Centralized Production Plan and the Assumption-Based Review (ABR) across multiple manufacturing sites **Activity 5: Product Phase-In / Phase-Out (PIPO)** * Develop and execute transition ("switch") plans for PIPO projects in close partnership with key stakeholders, including manufacturing sites, R&D, Quality, and Master Data teams **Activity 6: Tool Deployment** * Support the implementation and deployment of advanced planning tools (e.g., Aera) within the supply chain network **REQUIRED SKILLS** **Know-how (ability to)** * Data-Driven Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record in complex data manipulation and translating metrics into business insights * Influence & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to influence peers and senior leadership in a matrix organization without direct hierarchical authority * Problem-Solving: Strong capability to dissect complex operational issues and propose structured, actionable solutions **Knowledges** * Education: B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degree is a plus) * Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, production planning, or manufacturing operations * Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools. APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is highly desirable * Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for this global rôle **Required Skills:** Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Case Development, Business Development, Business Management, Capacity Utilization, Change Control Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Leadership, Forecasting Models, Influencing Skills, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Master Data, Order Management, Personal Initiative, Planning {+ 9 more} **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.  **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** **VISA Sponsorship:** **Travel Requirements:** **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** **Valid Driving License:** **Hazardous Material(s):** **Job Posting End Date:** 09/22/2026 **\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**