Executive

Merck Life Science

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.

Your Role

Senior Supply Chain Planner responsible for end-to-end planning and procurement of raw materials and production-critical resources to ensure manufacturing runs smoothly, on time, and in full.
Drive Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to balance demand, capacity, and material availability.
Manage global inventory targets aligned with supply chain objectives, including safety stock, reorder points, and working capital optimization.
Act as a key business partner across Operations, Quality, Customer Service, and Commercial teams through Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Apply a data-driven approach to identify supply risks, assess scenarios, and implement mitigation and contingency plans; manage constrained material allocations.
Design, test, and deploy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) mappings to support interplant supply chain transactions and data flows.
Coordinate Just-in-Time (JIT) raw material deliveries and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain flow and reduce obsolescence.
Contribute to SAP system migrations and upgrades, including requirements gathering, testing, and change management to minimize disruption.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Science, Commerce, Operations, Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of experience in manufacturing planning, encompassing inventory management, purchasing, and production scheduling.
Hands-on experience with SAP Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) modules; familiarity with SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Business Intelligence (BI) is an advantage.
Proven ability to execute and review MPS/MRP cycles, convert planned orders, and manage capacity and supply elements in a manufacturing environment.
Experience designing and troubleshooting Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) flows for interplant order transactions, including unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing cycles.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large, complex data sets to assess supply risk, prioritise actions, and support decision-making.
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally within an S&OP process, integrating sales forecasts into operational planning.
Business-proficient in English; APICS certification or equivalent supply chain qualification is an advantage.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging those impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!