Specialist, Engineering (Onsite)
Merck
- Location
- Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $87.3k – $137.4k/yr
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
Skills
About this role
Job Description
Job Description: Specialist, Materials Management Location: Rahway, New Jersey Department: Pharmaceutical Operations and Clinical Supply Position Overview Join us at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. The FLEx Center is a state-of-the-art, multi-modality Drug Product development and GMP clinical manufacturing facility dedicated to advancing small molecules, biologics, and vaccines. We are seeking a dynamic Specialist, Materials Management who is passionate about optimizing processes and driving efficiency in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring materials flow seamlessly through the site, enabling groundbreaking drug development and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Champion Just-in-Time (JIT) Practices Execute JIT warehousing strategies to maximize storage efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted material availability. Maintain appropriate inventory levels for essential consumables ensuring operations remain fully supported. Coordinate Material Movement Manage inbound and outbound movement of materials from multiple sources to support batch manufacturing across various modalities. Execute critical transactions in SAP and partner with site services to facilitate efficient movement of drug products out of the facility. Execute Purchase Orders Issue purchase orders through SAP and support creation and maintenance of supply chains to ensure material availability and continuity. Drive Process Improvement Help design, refine, and improve processes for tracking materials, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with formulators, engineers, site partners, and cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements that improve performance and reliability.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in engineering, supply chain management, pharm sciences, or a related field or bachelor's degree.
Required Skills
Knowledge of drug product manufacturing or development. Experience in materials management, warehousing, supply chain operations, or GMP manufacturing environment preferred. Knowledge of MES, SAP or other ERP systems Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams. A proactive mindset with a sense for identifying inefficiencies and proposing innovative solutions. Shift 2nd Monday-Friday onsite required. # Flex2026 # eligibleforERP #MSJR Required Skills: cGMP Guidelines, Electronic Batch Records, Engineering Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), External Manufacturing, Inventory Monitoring, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing, Materials Flow, Order Processing, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Purchase Order Request, SAP Purchasing, Supply Chain Operations Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S.
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