Specialist, Planning & Scheduling (Onsite)

Job Description

Specialist, Global Clinical Supplies Distribution Center RY 

 

Global Clinical Supply is seeking a highly motivated individual to support Clinical Supply Operations as a Distribution Center Specialist. The incumbent will partner with the Area Manager to fulfill all tasks associated with the distribution and logistics of clinical supplies. This includes ensuring order accuracy, contributing to on-time receipt and delivery, maintaining transactional integrity, meeting timelines, and ensuring documentation is right for the first time. 

The Distribution Center Specialist is a critical role that helps promote safety, productivity, and teamwork across the entire operation. This role will serve as a coach and will provide training, direction, and support to team members. 

The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of clinical supply operations, including but not limited to distribution and logistics. This includes understanding that all clinical supplies and associated documentation are processed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices/Good Documentation Practices, and applicable company safety requirements, in order to meet the exacting standards defined by our company, the FDA, the EU, and other international regulatory agencies. 

 

Responsibilities 

• This position will support the day-to-day operations of the RY Global Clinical Supply Operations Distribution Center. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling work to facilitate timely incoming and outgoing clinical supplies. 

• This position will ensure the quality and compliance of operations to achieve on-time delivery and meet other key performance measures. 

• This position will support and, when necessary, author of NOEs, Standard Operating Procedures, controlled job aids, and other supporting documentation required to maintain a compliant GMP operation. 

• This position will interact with internal and external business partners, including Global Clinical Supply Planning, Distribution Planning, Master Planning, Trade Operations, clinical sites, other depots, and various freight providers and customs broker vendors. 

 

Additional Responsibilities Include: 

• Influence of intercompany stakeholders to comply with standard business practices related to logistics. 

• Deliver training, review and approve employee training requirements. 

• Serve as a functional area of SME in support of continuous improvement, inspections, and process ownership. 

• Develop and report key performance metrics and indicators. 

• Maintain a current state of compliance through on-time training and continuous personal development. 

• Support and represent the operation on behalf of area leads. 

 

Education and Qualifications: 

• A minimum of a High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) is preferred. 

• 3+ years of Clinical Supplies experience in a GMP regulated environment with experience in Operations, Distribution, Warehousing, Packaging. 

• Proficient within Microsoft Office applications 

• Experience in SAP 

• Ability to lift up to 50lb

• Complete tasks independently and with minimal guidance after training. 

• Provide detailed analysis of issues and collaborate for creative problem solving. 

• Demonstrate strong interactive skills to work in a team environment. 

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Proactive approach to work, identifying potential issues and bringing them to the attention of appropriate personnel for resolution. Strong attention to detail. 

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Protocols, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Cross-Functional Communications, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Dispatching, Distribution Centers, Distribution Management, Employee Training, GMP Compliance, Integrity Management, Inventory Control Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Logistics Coordination, Master Batch Records, Materials Procurement, On Time Deliveries, Production Planning, Quality Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/9/2026

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