
Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management Data – Analytics
MSD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: North Wales • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $106,200 - $167,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Analyze large, multi-source datasets (ERP, APS, TMS, WMS) to identify trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities
- Develop statistical models and analytics to support service levels, safety stock, forecast accuracy, lead time variability and inventory optimization
- Design and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that support daily execution and strategic supply chain decisions
- Establish, standardize and monitor global supply chain focused KPIs (e.g., OTIF, inventory turns, working capital, forecast accuracy)
- Leverage SAP expertise to align analytical outputs with planning parameters and system execution
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business challenges into structured analytical requirements and scalable solutions
- Present insights clearly to senior leaders and operational teams to enable confident, data-driven decisions
- Support digital supply chain initiatives by integrating analytics into APS, TMS, and WMS platforms
- Drive continuous improvement within a regulated, manufacturing-focused environment
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations Analytics, Manufacturing Analytics, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to use data to solve complex, multi-variable business problems
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP (MRP logic, planning parameters, master data structures)
- Familiarity with digital supply chain platforms, including APS, TMS, and WMS
- Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Aera, Power BI, Spotfire) and data manipulation tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL)
- Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a cross-functional, global environment
- Proven ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to business leaders
- Experience in a regulated industry and/or manufacturing environment (e.g., pharma, life sciences, medical device, food manufacturing) is preferred
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisstatistical modelinginventory optimizationKPI monitoringdata manipulationforecast accuracylead time variabilitysupply chain analyticsproblem solvingdata visualization
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationpresentationstakeholder engagementanalytical thinkingcross-functional teamworkbusiness acumenclear explanation of technical conceptsadaptabilitycontinuous improvement