Supply Chain Manager PSM at Merz Aesthetics

About Us

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.

A Brief Overview

The Supply Chain Manager coordinates and/or manages all aspects of the supply chain with strategic CMOs: Strategy, Planning, Sourcing / Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Delivery / Logistics and Returns (for defective or unwanted products). The Supply Chain Manager will lead strategic Supply Chain Management initiatives or projects and be responsible for ensuring security and flexibility of supply critical to the product portfolio. The Supply Chain Manager will develop and implement these strategies to ensure Quality, Delivery, Cost, are achieved for the given products and that organizational objectives are met. This individual will also be responsible for managing relationships with key suppliers. Supplier management activities may include, but not be limited to, the following: supplier visits, running weekly/bi-weekly meetings, business reviews, score cards, ensuring supply continuity, addressing quality issues, etc.This role will interact with many Merz teams such as Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Sourcing, Procurement, and Logistics to support all business objectives. This position will need to improve current business practices and develop strong working relationships with business partners to deliver Merz targets with a total cost management approach.The objective is to optimize the balance between supply availability, cost, inventory investment, and risk of obsolescence / backorder while working within Merz Policies. The position will be the voice of Supply Chain for the assigned business units. This Position acts as a business liaison for Demand and Supply for all assigned regions globally. Position must maintain a strong working relationship with all colleagues to ensure that changes and activities are managed on a timely and cost-effective basis.

What You Will Do

• Issue Resolution * Maintain minimal to no backorders on all products released to market.* When supply issues arise, work with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, product managers, customer solutions, and others, as needed, to resolve the issues.
• Supplier Management * Ensure that suppliers are aligned with The Company’s business strategy and objectives. * Manage supplier relationships and understand their capabilities and capacities. * Drive continuous improvement and supplier development* Understand suppliers’ strategic initiatives/direction* Maintain continuity of supply, make recommendations to improve quality, productivity and overall efficiency of operations
• Project Management Ensure that Project/Department milestones/goals are met and that they adhere to approved budgets.
• New Product introductions Work with Product Management, Engineering and New Product Introduction process where applicable

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or applicable
• Experience in purchasing, supplier management, operations, sourcing, demand planning
• 5+ years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• ISM CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• ISM C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)
• CIPS Certification
• ASCM CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

Technical & Functional Skills

• Excellent negotiation skills and past experience with dealing with suppliers
• Extensive knowledge of current and advanced manufacturing processes and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective presentation skills, and multicultural understanding required.
• Superior business ethics and an understanding of legal contracts.
• Flexible schedule and ability to travel
• High degree of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Familiarity with an ERP system and common software applications.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.).
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline activities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Employee bonuses
• And more!

Your benefits and PTO start the date you're hired with no waiting period!
Come join a company that is committed to being a trusted partner focused on our customers while not forgetting about our employees!

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.