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Job Description
Welcome to our team
Join a global supply chain team where your work has visible impact every day. Within Global Supply Chain, you will help coordinate the full flow of products, from supply planning and sourcing to inventory management, packaging, distribution, and delivery, ensuring customers receive the right products at the right place and at the right time. You will work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Finance, I.T., and Manufacturing and become part of a collaborative network of more than 60 professionals supporting manufacturing sites, regulatory agencies, and commercial operations around the world.
Your role
In this newly created global role, you will have the opportunity to shape and implement integrated logistics processes that support business performance across a highly complex international network. You will partner with internal teams and external contractors to standardize and roll out global ways of working across 26 manufacturing sites, 57 commercial operations, and the wider Supply Chain Management organization. This is a high-impact leadership position with responsibility over significant working capital transactions. Based preferably in Boxmeer, the Netherlands, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic change, influence senior stakeholders, and help build the future of global logistics operations.
Key responsibilities
Lead the integration of triangulation and the 3P customer interface, including launch readiness, direct customer shipments, VAT/financial flows, tax setup, and process mapping.
Set the strategic plan and build out the team to support the new company.
Implement standardized WMS processes across 26 sites and 57 commercial markets, including RF and related WMS projects.
Develop and lead the SAP ATLAS Global Process Owner Warehouse Management Program.
Lead YOUnify process controls and communication with internal stakeholders.
Drive implementation of standardized processes across sites through local business process owners to improve operational metrics.
Design and implement training modules, change management initiatives, and continuous improvement plans.
Collaborate across all organizational levels to accelerate learning, knowledge sharing, and business results, including regular engagement with Associate Directors, Directors, and VPs.
Implement process performance metrics and lead the global WMS Radio Frequency project, including training and rollout.
Support commercial 3PL consolidation and setup, lead operational services and cross-functional departments, and set strategic plans for the Third Party and Triangulation team.
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced internal and external development, with a proven track record of continuous learning such as APICS, BLP, or similar programs.
Strong experience managing people, departments, and high-performing teams.
Expert-level understanding of SAP/ATLAS is required; WMS knowledge is preferred.
Broad knowledge of Supply Chain Management business processes, including purchasing, production, quality, and Lean Six Sigma.
Experience with multiple IT platforms, including AERA, ATLAS SAP, and YOUnify.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop global strategies and manage a portfolio of projects.
Experience in the pharmaceutical or animal health industry is required.
Ability to work across channels, understand business problems, implement solutions, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Actively promotes Ways of Working concepts and is willing to travel as needed.
We offer
A competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
A 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
A minimum of 35,5 vacation days.
Travel expense reimbursement and a solid pension scheme.
A high-quality company restaurant with daily fresh and healthy options.
Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking available.
A contribution towards your personal sports subscription to support your vitality.
A beautiful private park on site, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.
Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
A workplace within an organization that continues to grow and evolve.
For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com
Required Skills:
Business Process Consulting, Business Processes, Change Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer-Focused, ERP Financial Systems, Global Supply Chain, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Control, Logistics Management, Performance Analysis, Process Improvements, Process Standardization, Project Management, Project Procurement Management, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Change Management, Vendor ManagementPreferred Skills:
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05/30/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
