Global Clinical Supplies, Process Steward – Planning

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Clinical supply chain planning process steward optimizing SAP forecasting, MRP, and master data workflows. Supporting process standardization and innovation for Merck’s global healthcare products.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWest Point • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, particularly in Demand Management, Master Production Scheduling, and Material Requirements Planning, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and stakeholder relationships.

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Supply Chain ManagementSAP PP-PIDemand ManagementProcess OptimizationLean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

ForecastingSupply PlanningProduction SchedulingBusiness Process ExecutionProcess AnalysisSolution DevelopmentProject ManagementSystem DesignMaterial Requirements PlanningAdvanced Supply Chain Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationStakeholder Relationship ManagementResults-OrientedProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPKinaxis RapidResponseOMPDemand Tracker

Certifications & Qualifications

Process Optimization CertificationOperational Excellence CertificationLean Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Global Clinical SuppliesBusiness Process StandardizationSOP ReviewDeviationsInvestigationsCAPAs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of Global Clinical Supplies processes aligned with short- and long-term objectives
Serve as the overall SAP and global business process expert for supply chain planning and forecasting
Drive business challenges to resolution with system solutions across Global Clinical Supplies
Support business case development and maintain the Demand Tracker for enhancement requests and prioritization
Drive business process standardization, implementation, and training on new processes
Review SOPs and assess process changes for system impact to ensure a single global business process
Contribute to the Global Process Steward Network, partnering with Manufacturing Division Global Process Stewards and COMET Functional Leads
Support tier management and escalations for transactional issue resolution
Contribute to Deviations, Investigations, and CAPAs in the planning area
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process-driven opportunities to improve business performance
Build collaborative stakeholder relationships to drive change and execute priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or similar field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or similar field with 3+ years of relevant experience preferred
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related planning support function
Demonstrated knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, production scheduling, and business process execution
3+ years of experience working with SAP PP-PI
Demonstrated knowledge of Demand Management, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and related production planning processes
Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presenting complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
Ability to identify risks to issue resolution, project timelines, scope, or deliverables and escalate accordingly
Ability to develop strong, trust-based, collaborative stakeholder relationships
Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to execute collaborative projects and develop subject matter expertise
Expertise in system and business process design, process analysis, optimization, and solution development preferred
Experience supporting large-scale SAP implementations preferred
Experience with advanced supply chain planning and scheduling solutions such as Kinaxis RapidResponse or OMP preferred
Professional certification in process optimization, operational excellence, or continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical healthcare benefits for employee and family
Dental healthcare benefits for employee and family
Vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid flexible work arrangement