Job Information
Merck Spclst, Planning & Scheduling in Durham, North Carolina
Job Description
As part of Our Company's Supply Chain organization at the Manufacturing facility in Durham NC, the Specialist, Planning and Scheduling will be accountable for supporting our vaccine manufacturing operations. This may include the creation and release of production/process orders for operations, scheduling/prioritization of lab activities, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and dilution model creation, procurement/purchase of materials to enable schedules, and working closely with internal and external suppliers as well as customers to ensure timely deliveries. This position is responsible for monitoring inventory levels at the Durham site, ensuring sufficient inventory to support manufacturing and testing operations while managing inventory in line with financial targets. Candidates will need to possess and demonstrate strong planning skills and experience in an SAP planning environment.
Position Qualifications :
Depending on departmental requirements, responsibilities of the Planner/Scheduler include but are not limited to:
Muti-faceted purchasing from direct suppliers as well as bulk planning of material sourced from other network sites.
Collaborative planning between sites for purchasing intermediate materials
Supporting all relevant Manufacturing Execution System (MES) data entries for 24/7 production facility.
Ensuring sufficient internally and externally sourced materials are available and released to meet all customer demands and downstream processes.
Acting as Supply Chain representative, as needed, in support of all Integrated Process Team meetings and initiatives (i.e. Tier meetings, scheduling meetings, supplier meetings and bulk planning meetings)
Communicating supply delays to downstream colleagues and planning manager and working to resolve issues.
Supporting the Inventory of Questionable Value (IQV) process for product set. This includes gathering information from site input departments and updating the IQV tool in SAP. Additionally, the planner is responsible for generating required discard documentation (FA33) and routing for approval.
Reviewing the production schedule and Materials Requirement Planning outputs; making adjustments and interacts with supply network planning as required. Manages SAP master data, updating safety stock and reorder points as needed.
Monitoring inventory levels to avoid excess inventory, inventory shortages and/or inventory expiry.
Supporting the annual profit planning and budgeting process.
Developing and updating Planning standard operating procedures as needed.
Acting as a resource person, resolves problems and instructs others when priorities need to change.
Utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies to minimize waste, reduce costs and shorten cycle times
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
High school degree AND at least four (4) years of experience working in Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Technology, and/or Operations
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a GMP regulated environment
Strong knowledge of Planning and Purchasing processes as well as Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)/Materials Production Scheduling (MPS) principles and methodologies
Experience using SAP
Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to maintain focus in difficult problem-solving situations
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent planning, organizational, documentation and communication skills to ensure alignment of customers’ needs relative to site output.
Capable of managing and re-evaluating the production plan under very dynamic circumstances.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and manage complex projects and tasks
Produces/completes various assignments requiring analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Quality, or comparable field AND at least two (2) years of experience working in Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Technology, and/or Operations
Experience in sterile vaccine manufacturing facility startup
APICS or CPIM certification
Lean Six Sigma Knowledge and Experience
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
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:
01/31/2025
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Requisition ID: R330297