Specialist, Operations Planning

MSD

. Deliver assigned planning tasks and portions of larger programs, projects, or workstreams according to priorities, timelines, and procedures .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWest Point • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,300 - $137,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain operations, planning processes, and compliance with GMP and SOP standards. Proficient in managing deliverables, tracking priorities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

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Supply Chain ManagementOperations PlanningGMP ComplianceSAP ExperienceCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Planning ProcessesData TrackingDocumentationQuality AssuranceProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailReliabilityEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Clinical Supply ChainManufacturingPackagingLogisticsRegulated Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver assigned planning tasks and portions of larger programs, projects, or workstreams according to priorities, timelines, and procedures
Apply standard planning processes, tools, systems, and SOP/GMP expectations to routine to moderately complex assignments
Organize activities and keep the manager or senior colleagues informed of progress, constraints, and support needs
Escalate conflicts, decisions, trade-offs, risks, and issues outside own responsibility
Support planning execution for assigned programs, processes, or workstreams
Track inputs, dependencies, constraints, and open items
Monitor tasks for schedule, quality, compliance, capacity, and data-related issues
Collect and clarify required inputs from business and functional partners
Provide accurate updates and factual input to meetings and discussions
Share practical learnings, process updates, and useful information with colleagues
Support documentation, knowledge transfer, and onboarding activities
Identify improvement ideas and complete actions supporting standardization, digitalization, or transformation
Apply new ways of working and provide implementation feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Candidates with HS Diploma or Associate's degree with direct clinical supply chain experience greater than 8 years may be considered
Proven English proficiency, with ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
Relevant professional experience in supply chain, operations planning, clinical supply, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, or a related business environment
Experience working with planning processes, business systems, data tracking, documentation, or cross-functional coordination is preferred
Basic understanding of GMP, SOP, quality, or regulated business requirements is an advantage
Experience using SAP or other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to manage assigned deliverables, track priorities, and maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international team environment
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow defined processes and procedures
Interest in continuous improvement, standardization, digitalization, or process optimization activities
Familiarity with clinical supply chain operations, packaging activities, labeling processes, or related regulated operations is an advantage
No visa sponsorship
US and Puerto Rico residents only

Benefits

Comp & perks

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