Job Description

Our company has played a defining role in the history of vaccines. For more than 100 years, our scientists have been discovering and developing vaccines to help protect children, adolescents and adults from serious diseases.

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

Description

We are recruiting a Vaccines Sr. Specialist, End to End Planner, who, together with other End to End Planners, is a primary contact in the Supply Chain Management Organization for the products under his/her responsibility. He/She is responsible throughout the Supply Chain Operational Planning and Execution of Bulk, Semi Finish Goods and Finish Goods to maintain the targeted supply to our customers and patients.

He/She proactively addresses, mitigates and resolves the current and potential supply issues from short term up to 36 months horizon. Also, works closely with Product Leads/Value Chain Manager to define, align and support brand strategies (for example: New Product Launch, Network Transfer and Portfolio Optimization). As part of Global Supply Chain Management Organization, he/she works under Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Own the global supply plan for Drug Product & Finished Goods for the assigned internal & external manufacturing sites (up to 36-months-horizon)

· Monitor and Resolve Exception Management through Rapid Response

· Manage Purchase Order/Stock transfer orders (Management)

· Adhere to Escalation Management: Information flow and escalation in Tier process, using team huddles and SCEM (Supply Chain Exception Management tool)

· Participate and representing his/her portfolio in Integrated Business Process, including Control Tower, Site Supply Review, Global Supply Review, Integrated Reconciliation, Demand Review and Value Chain Management Meeting

· Allocation Management in case of unbalancing situation between Demand and Supply

· Maintain the Master Data and Planning Parameters accuracy for Inventory Management / Reporting

· Support in continuous improvement projects and other strategic project execution

· Supporting Event Management in case of supply at risk

· Profit Plan, Volume Plan

· Capacity Management

· Strategic Initiatives

· Network Changes / Transfers

· Product Lifecycle Management (Launch / Discontinuation)

· Site Relationship Management

· Inventory Management

· Prepare Monthly Scorecard Reporting of Standard KPI`s / Metrics

Qualifications

Education and Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or closely related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within the supply chain environment at a plant and global level.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Advanced knowledge / expertise of SAP R/3, or similar ERP & Excel

· Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management

· Ability to work across business areas and interface at all levels of organization

· Capability of End-to-End thinking when analyzing problems and resolving project conflicts

· Flexibility to meet the expectations of management on ad-hoc projects and reporting requests

· Excellent command of English (both written and oral)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· APICs (CPIM, CSCP)

· Knowledge of Rapid Response

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities including long and short-term project

· Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, using strong collaboration skills

· Results oriented with the demonstrated ability to apply strategic and decisive problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Value Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Escalation Management, Global Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Logistics Management, Management Process, Master Data Management (MDM), Order Management, Personal Initiative, Production Scheduling, Product Lifecycle, SAP Systems, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Change Management {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/1/2025

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