Materials Management Specialist
Merck
Summary
Essential functions include receiving a variety of incoming materials, preparing reports and entering data into a computer system, transporting materials to floor/rack storage using a lift truck, processing returned materials to storage, loading trailers with finished goods, and ordering and issuing all components and labels for the Packaging lines.
Job description
Position Overview
Essential functions include receiving a variety of incoming materials, preparing reports and entering data into a computer system, transporting materials to floor/rack storage using a lift truck, processing returned materials to storage, loading trailers with finished goods, and ordering and issuing all components and labels for the Packaging lines.
Primary Activities
- Verifies, identifies, and inspects a wide variety of incoming direct and indirect materials and supplies referring to purchase orders and shipping documents.
- Prepares receiving report form and enters data in the computer system.
- Reconciles/reports shortages and damaged materials.
- Processes direct materials for lot trace and sampling using bar code labels and scanners.
- Transports material to floor/rack storage location using a swing-reach, stand-up narrow aisle, or sit-down lift truck.
- Selects and issues material to production.
- Processes returned production material back to storage.
- Performs inventory cycle counts as required.
- Loads trailer load quantities of finished goods for shipment.
- Monitors production lines and determines the next process order that will run on the line.
- Orders components from the warehouse for each process order on the packaging lines.
- Utilizes the SAP system to determine the batch number and quantities of each item.
- Determines the time and location for each order.
- Transports each pallet of components to different staging locations.
- Issues and returns components to each line per the product specifications.
- Uses the PI Sheet and various SAP screens to issue each component by pallet.
- Issues and returns labels to support packaging operations.
- Supports the receipt and storage of labels for production.
- Performs product changeovers to support schedules established by the Planning Department.
- Uses line status boards to determine Packaging line schedules.
- Performs discards of all bulk product.
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent education required. Skilled use of basic computer systems with good working knowledge of Windows and SAP is desired. Individual must be willing to work independently with little supervision. Must have strong mathematical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and good communication skills. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule which requires last minute overtime (daily or weekend) to support warehouse operations. One (1) year shipping/receiving experience using stand-up narrow aisle and sit-down lift truck preferred.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent education required
- Skilled use of basic computer systems
- Good working knowledge of Windows and SAP desired
- Willing to work independently with little supervision
- Strong mathematical skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Willing to work a flexible schedule with last minute overtime (daily or weekend)
- One (1) year shipping/receiving experience using stand-up narrow aisle and sit-down lift truck preferred
- Physical ability to transfer containers weighing up to 30kg from pallet to pallet
- Ability to prepare and present safety talks and other presentations to team members
- Working knowledge of bar code applications and associated PC screens
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Other Insurance Benefits
- 401(k)
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Leave
- Annual Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive
Company overview
Merck & Co., Inc., known as Merck in the United States and Canada and MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) internationally, is a premier American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891 as the U.S. subsidiary of the German Merck Group, the company became independent following World War I and has since grown into one of the world's largest biomedical companies, ranking fourth globally by revenue. Merck operates across three core business segments: pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health products. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking research and development, having brought numerous life-saving medicines to market including Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a leading immunotherapy for cancer treatment that generated $29.5 billion in 2024 revenue, and Gardasil, a revolutionary HPV vaccine. With approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, Merck maintains a robust pipeline of innovative therapies focused on oncology, vaccines, hospital acute care, cardiology, neuroscience, virology, immunology, and diabetes. The company invests heavily in R&D, spending $17.9 billion in 2024 alone, demonstrating its commitment to advancing scientific discovery. Merck's legacy spans over 130 years of bringing hope to humanity through important medicines and vaccines, operating with a purpose to use leading-edge science to save and improve lives globally while fostering an inclusive workforce and responsible business practices.