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  • Posted: Jun 5, 2017
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    Not intended for US & CA visitors. Merck is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Around 50,000 employees in 66 countries work to further develop technologies that improve and enhance life - from biopharmaceutical therapies to treat cancer or multiple sclerosis, cutting-edge systems for scientific...
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    Demand Planner Consumer Healthcare

    Job description

    A career at Merck is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 50,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

    Your role:

    The Consumer Health Demand Planner is accountable for the overall Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process within his/her geographical area of responsibility. He/She is responsible for the different steps of this process (demand, supply, alignment), thus accountable that the forecast reflects the best possible and accurate level of information. The ultimate target is to ensure the best availability of product within the set constraints.

    This task is achieved by the use of statistical tools and trending combined with market intelligence from Sales and Marketing

    Moreover, this individual play a role as a coordinator of main supply chain activities, e.g. forecasting, supply planning, launch and other project coordination across different functions.

    This position reports to the Regional Sales and Operations Planning Manager to ensure alignment and efficiency on processes and tools. On an operational basis, this position works closely with the local/cluster Supply Chain Manager.

    Who you are:

    • At least 3 years of experience within demand planning or sales forecasting for Pharmaceuticalor Consumerbusiness - understanding of sell-in / sell-out mechanism
    • Proven experience with multi-marketoperating model
    • ERP experience, ideally SAP. In general, highly computer literate
    • Supply Planning practical knowledge
    • Ability to deal in a Matrix environment
    • Good communication and presentation skills (spoken and written)

    What we offer: At Merck, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

    Curious? Apply and find more information at come2merck.com

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Merck Group on career5.successfactors.eu to apply

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