Merck & Co, Inc

2027 Future Talent Program - Associate Specialist Supply Chain Management

Merck & Co, Inc • $65K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Supply Chain / Logistics, Pharmacy, Engineering / Biotechnology, Material Science, or related field by time of hire.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across functions and cultures.
  • Adaptability and desire to work in a cross-functional business setting.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to assess demand forecasts and sales trends.
  • Analyze demand forecasts from Business Alliance Management and partners.
  • Monitor supply plans to exceed service levels while adhering to inventory targets.
  • Communicate and resolve demand/supply imbalances with cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain data accuracy within demand and supply planning systems.
  • Participate in Market/Brand Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts for assigned products.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangements offer flexibility.
  • Entry-level opportunities provide a structured entry into the supply chain field.
  • Training and coaching support for professional development.
  • Engagement in cross-functional projects enhances skills and experience.
  • Potential for growth in a dynamic corporate environment.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Functions: 

  • Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to review and understand demand forecasts, historical sales trends and demand drivers. 
  • Review and analyze demand forecasts provided by Business Alliance Management and Authorized Generic partners (where applicable).
  • Monitor supply plans through Exception Management to exceed customer service levels while maintaining inventory targets and adhering to planning parameters.
  • Manage resolution and communication of demand/supply imbalances through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution & Logistics, Marketing and Finance. 
  • Maintain demand and supply planning systems with a focus on data accuracy.
  • Participate in Market/Brand S&OP. 
  • Ensure continuous improvement and drive changes for assigned products in order to support an evolving corporation
  • Lead or participate in projects to improve business processes.
  • Provide training, supporting and coaching to Demand Fulfillment Planners in professional knowledge and skills as well as handling of (potential) supply issues.

Job Tasks:

  • Execute standard work to manage exceptions/escalations through our planning platform (Kinaxis Rapid Respone) and Supply Chain Escalation Management (SCEM) tool.
  • Communicate with Demand Planning (DP) regarding regional Finished Goods (FG) allocations 
  • Monitor distribution center inventory levels and manage replenishment and post-release activities to ensure product arrives to last internal customer / direct to customer on time and in full (OTIF)
  • Expedite deliveries, as necessary, to meet customer demand and escalate any risks to meeting customer demand.
  • Facilitate regional Tier 2, 3 or 4 meetings. 
  • Accountable for Finished Goods Inventory of Questionable Value (IQV) Process
  • Drive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Markets
  • Monitor Inventory Replenishment Levels (IRL) for Finished Goods
  • Manage FG inventory for artwork changes, Last Authorized Shipping Date (LASD), and expiry to minimize discards

*This is an entry-level full-time position. Individuals selected will need to be available to start their employment by August2027.

Education Minimum Requirement: 

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Business, Supply Chain / Logistics, Pharmacy, Engineering / Biotechnology, Material Science, or any related Business or Engineering field, by the time of hire.



Required Experience and Skills: 

  • Proficient use of MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Capability to work well in a cross-cultural and cross-functional business setting

Preferred Experience and Skills:


  • Minimum 1 year experience in Supply Chain Management (Operations, Supply Planning, Demand Planning) or related.
  • APICS Certification 
  • Manufacturing / Operations experience
  • Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro
  • Experience with SAP ECC

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Data Analysis, Demand Analysis, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Metrics, Supply Chain Operations

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/16/2026

*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.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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