Merck & Co Hiring for Supply Chain Manager job in San Diego Full Time

Job Description

Position Summary

As Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all materials and finished goods are available for supporting and maintaining customer satisfaction. You will do this by executing strong management of direct material purchase orders, inventory management, establishing strong relationships with vendors/internal stakeholders and play an active role within the management system. You will be responsible for KPIs such as OTD, ITO and PPV. You will be a key member of the Supply Chain Organization, reporting to the Associate Director, Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Responsible for the MRP database in NetSuite to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity and ownership.
• Management of contract manufacturing of our products.
• Responsible for placing purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of direct and indirect material as required by MRP outputs.
• Obtain order confirmations and adjust purchase order information accordingly based on confirmation/feedback from vendors.
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on forecast/inventory changes.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems with vendors.
• Manage and resolve issues relating to purchase orders for invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers, assess their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements, conduct vendor audits, when needed, in collaboration with other internal stakeholders.
• Manage the end-to-end replenishment of direct material, minimizing stock outs and ensure stock on hand for all direct materials to reduce the impact to contract manufacturing and customer orders.
• Work in conjunction with Engineering to explore and identify alternate replenishment strategies/options as required in the event of a material shortage.
• Manage the planning and release of Engineering Changes (ECRs) in coordination with R&D and NPI Engineering. Minimize obsolescence and control materials dispositions.
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation, historical consumption, and material lead times.
• Performs monthly review and analysis of inventory levels for direct materials.
• Perform analysis of customer Sales Orders to ensure customer satisfaction is being achieved.
• Collaborate closely and develop solid relationships with all internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions and alternative supply options.
• Participates as a Supply Chain team member for new product development and new product launches.
• Improve supply chain flow processes by contributing to the design, development, and delivery of new ways to optimize operations. Presenting continuous improvement recommendations and championing innovative solutions to achieve better results for our organization.
• Supporting regular team communication and serve as back up to other team members in the supply chain organization.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related areas of study.

Required:

• At least 5 years experience with Supply Chain Management processes
• Strong comprehension of end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., Inventory planning, warehouse management, logistics) able to analyze supply chain data and information to streamlines supply chain processes
• Proven knowledge and experience working with ERP systems & MS Excel (essential)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak and present effectively before team members.
• Related experience in metric reporting environment
• Effective leadership, organizational, negotiation, communication and human relations skills as role includes coordination of several projects simultaneously.

Desired:

• APICS Supply Chain Management Certificate

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Expected salary range:
$97,680.00 – $153,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. – For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here .

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
Yes

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st – Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Requisition ID:R257522