Associate Director – Global Vaccines Planning

MSD

. Provide supply planning to meet customer demand and inventory targets .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, and Operations within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Proven ability to lead end-to-end supply planning processes, drive continuous improvement, and manage stakeholder communication effectively.

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Supply Chain PlanningInventory ManagementSAP ProficiencyContinuous ImprovementMaster Data Management

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningInventory PlanningDemand PlanningProduction PlanningMaterials Requirements Planning (MRP)Logistics ManagementRisk ManagementOrder ManagementStrategic ThinkingSupply Planning

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SAPERP SystemsPlanning Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyVaccine IndustryRegulated Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide supply planning to meet customer demand and inventory targets
Partner with manufacturing sites and commercial teams to manage supply and demand issues
Coordinate supply planning, sourcing, manufacturing, inventory management, packaging, and delivery
Lead the End to End Product Supply Team for assigned products
Develop and articulate supply plans and scenarios addressing revenue, product cost, inventory, and transfers
Balance dependent demand across nodes and regions and allocate supply to optimize business benefits
Address and mitigate supply issues and bottlenecks while enabling supply-chain resiliency
Connect supply-chain nodes and engage sites and DS/DP/packaging networks in improvements
Drive product inventory-plan performance
Integrate regional and global brand strategies into supply plans within the 0–36 month planning horizon
Lead product Profit Plan and Inventory Plan and provide strategic guidance to sites
Approve end-to-end supply-chain targets from Drug Substance through Finished Goods
Own supply-execution strategies for global source changes, regional allocations, and transition timings
Follow established planning processes and create new processes where gaps exist
Lead and participate in continuous-improvement planning projects
Manage issues through communication and stakeholder management
Assemble and analyze data, identify problems, and develop recommendations supporting supply-chain operations and planning
Collaborate within the product planning team and foster a positive environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
Minimum 7 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, or related regulated industry
Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Operations, Master Data Management, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, or Value Chain Management
Experience supporting end-to-end supply planning processes across a manufacturing network
Experience working with master data governance, ERP systems, and planning systems to support supply chain execution
Demonstrated experience coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders
Experience managing supply interruptions, inventory risks, and supply-demand imbalances in a regulated environment
Knowledge of Planning (MRP, ERP), Inventory & Forecast Planning, and demand planning
Proficiency with SAP, ERP/MRP, and planning systems
Required skills: Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Logistics, Logistics Management, Master Data, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Order Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Planning, Risk Management, SAP Master Data, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Processes, Supply Planning
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry experience preferred
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
10% travel