Sr. Specialist, Global Supply Chain AH GSCM

MSD·Salamanca, Spain

What they offer

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
MSD doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Salamanca for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

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About the role

Job Description

What you'll do

Activity 1: GSCM Project Leadership

Act as the GSCM lead for assigned strategic programs, including New Product Development (NPD)
To provide supply chain expertise, launch readiness planning, and capacity-load analysis

Activity 2: Production Transfer Management

Lead internal production transfer studies
Initiate and present comprehensive business cases through the "Management of Change" (MoC) process

Activity 3: Risk Mitigation & Capacity Planning

Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and bottlenecks using global capacity analyses
Evaluate alternative scenarios and recommend mitigation plans

Activity 4: Strategic Volume Planning

Participate in the development of the annual Centralized Production Plan and the Assumption-Based Review (ABR) across multiple manufacturing sites

Activity 5: Product Phase-In / Phase-Out (PIPO)

Develop and execute transition ("switch") plans for PIPO projects in close partnership with key stakeholders, including manufacturing sites, R&D, Quality, and Master Data teams

Activity 6: Tool Deployment

Support the implementation and deployment of advanced planning tools (e.g., Aera) within the supply chain network

What we're looking for

Data-Driven Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record in complex data manipulation and translating metrics into business insights
Influence & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to influence peers and senior leadership in a matrix organization without direct hierarchical authority
Problem-Solving: Strong capability to dissect complex operational issues and propose structured, actionable solutions

Nice to have

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Case Development, Business Development, Business Management, Capacity Utilization, Change Control Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Leadership, Forecasting Models, Influencing Skills, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Master Data, Order Management, Personal Initiative, Planning {+ 9 more}

Education & certifications

Education: B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degree is a plus)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, production planning, or manufacturing operations
Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools. APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is highly desirable
Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for this global rôle

How you'll work

Regular

Hybrid

Additional information

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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09/22/2026