Supply Chain Manager
Merck · Omaha, NE · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$106k–$167k/yrFull-time
About the role
Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand by coordinating supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. The Manager position is located at our Animal Health Distribution facility in Omaha, Nebraska, the sole distribution site for the Company’s Animal Health products, shipping throughout the United States and to thirty (30) countries worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate a team of ten to twelve (10‑12) warehouse/distribution employees.
- Administer all Human Resource (HR) programs, including reviews and discipline.
- Oversee training of job duties, safety procedures, and maintain team morale.
- Implement and maintain procedures to control accurate physical inventories and proper storage/handling of materials.
- Coordinate team efforts to receive, store, and ship all materials using the SAP ATLAS operating system.
- Monitor and enforce quality and productivity standards.
- Lead and institute data‑based process improvements.
- Develop customer relationships and visit customer sites.
- Work closely with other company teams and foster relationships with the sales force and external customers.
- Collaborate with the leadership team on business strategy, cost containment, and project management.
- Manage Less Than Truckload/Full Truckload (LTL/FTL) and small‑package shipping.
- Utilize strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and SAP Atlas systems.
Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
- Experience: 6+ years in warehouse logistics; 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience.
- Technical skills: Familiarity with Transportation Management System (TMS) systems; experience with SAP/WMS (Blue Yonder preferred); experience with international shipping procedures.
- Project management and process improvement expertise.
- Strong communication: excellent verbal and written skills; effective interpersonal, coaching, and listening abilities.
- Presentation skills: ability to lead meetings and deliver presentations.
- Additional required skills: Active Listening, Budget Management, Coaching, Customer Relationships, Driving Continuous Improvement, Executive Presence, Financial Forecasting, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Group Presentations, Inventory Control Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Monitoring, Meeting Facilitation, People Leadership, People Management, Presentation Delivery, Process Improvements, Procurement, Product Delivery, Product Distribution, Production Planning, Product Ordering, Relationship Management, Setting Performance Standards.
Pay
Salary range: $106,200.00 – $167,200.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and, where applicable, a long‑term incentive.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare insurance for employee and family.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
- Comprehensive benefits package detailed at the company’s compensation and benefits website.
Schedule
- Shift: 1st – Day.
- 10% flexible work arrangements.
- No travel requirements.
- Relocation: No relocation assistance.
- Visa sponsorship: Not provided.
- Employee status: Regular.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- No hazardous materials handling required.