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Senior Supply Chain Analyst (Open Location)
Senior Supply Chain Analyst (Open Location)
发布于 5 天前普通员工/个人贡献者
Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
高级经验
全职员工
仅现场办公
本科
供应链、采购与物流
SAP
BI
APO
AI 估算 · 18k–28k
Senior level, multinational life science company in Taipei; market rate for supply chain analyst with advanced skills.
职位详情
关于这个职位
As a Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Merck, you will be responsible for global demand planning, inventory management, and critical supply planning. You'll work cross-functionally to improve data quality and drive decision-making through advanced analytics. This role offers exposure to strategic supply chain processes and collaboration with global teams.
最低要求
The candidate should ideally hold a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Statistics or a related field. Demonstrated Proficiency in advanced planning systems, statistical forecasting tools, SAP, APO DP, and Microsoft Excel is required. Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts is also required. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. The candidate must be able to perform advanced analytics with large amounts of complex data and have experience in data mining to identify trends, biases etc. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required.
工作职责
Regularly measure and monitor Demand Forecast Accuracy (DFA).
Lead Demand Planning meetings and drive alignment across stakeholders.
Perform statistical demand forecast management and simulate forecasts in APO.
Develop and refine replenishment strategies (MTO, MTS, RTF).
Analyze and maintain inventory settings (MRP) for finished goods.
Optimize inventory levels across sites, with focus on Days of Supply (DOS) and at-risk inventory.
Manage constrained demand scenarios and lead critical supply and allocation meetings.
Drive inventory allocation decisions and lead internal allocation processes.
Support and facilitate customer allocation as needed.
Contribute supply chain planning expertise to strategic business projects.
Deliver data-driven analyses and scenario simulations to support decision-making.
Support the development of state-of-the-art reporting tools (e.g., as a key user) and serve as a subject matter expert for team members.
Provide monthly BI-based demand forecasts.
Prepare and distribute monthly reports, including: On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Report, Demand Forecast Accuracy Report, Inventory Analysis Report, Inventory Health Index Report, including input collection from sites on low-inventory items.
E-MOC: Fulfill roles as initiator, approver, and implementation tasker.
Optravis: Manage intercompany transfer price settings and adjustments.
Master Data: Select and maintain special procurement keys and valuation classes for supply chain routing.
Winshuttle: Act as key user for material extension and material creation processes.
APO: Maintain and configure intercompany shipping frequency settings.
优先资格
Experience and formal training in Sales and Operations planning process is desired.
AI 洞察
优缺点分析
优点
- Exposure to global supply chain operations and strategic decision-making at a top-tier life science company.
- Opportunity to work with advanced planning systems and data analytics, building highly transferable skills.
- Collaboration with diverse teams across regions, enhancing communication and project management capabilities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits typical of a multinational corporation.
- High complexity and volume of data require strong analytical endurance and attention to detail.
- Cross-functional coordination can be demanding, needing excellent stakeholder management.
- Potential for tight deadlines during critical supply situations, requiring flexibility.
- This role is ideal for an experienced supply chain analyst who enjoys data-driven problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, and seeks to grow in a global corporate environment.
缺点 / 挑战
暂无明显挑战项
角色解读
- Progress to Supply Chain Manager or Global Supply Chain Planning Lead, overseeing broader strategies.
- Specialize in advanced analytics or system implementation (e.g., SAP IBP, BI tools).
- Move into cross-functional roles like Product Management or Operations Strategy.
- You will be the key liaison between business teams and supply chain functions, ensuring alignment and data accuracy.
- You will manage global demand planning, inventory optimization, and critical supply allocation.
- You will develop reports and BI dashboards to support decision-making, and participate in strategic projects.
- You will maintain and configure supply chain systems like SAP APO, Winshuttle, and Optravis.
- Strong proficiency in SAP, APO, and advanced Excel for statistical forecasting and data analysis.
- Analytical skills to mine large datasets, identify trends, and communicate insights.
- Interpersonal and facilitation skills to lead meetings and collaborate across functions and regions.
- Experience in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
申请策略
- Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate how your analytical skills can drive business impact in a global supply chain.
- Research Merck's recent supply chain initiatives (e.g., digitalization, sustainability) to show genuine interest.
- Emphasize your experience with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and using SAP/APO.
- Quantify achievements: e.g., improved forecast accuracy by X%, reduced inventory days by Y%.
- Showcase leadership in cross-functional projects and training/coaching colleagues.
- Highlight proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, BI) and any statistical modeling.
- If not strong in SAP APO, consider online courses or certifications in supply chain planning systems.
- Brush up on advanced Excel features (Power Query, macros) and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.
面试指南
- Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result to structure your examples.
- Demonstrate your systematic thinking: explain how you analyze root causes, involve stakeholders, and monitor outcomes.
- Highlight collaboration: show how you work with cross-functional teams to align on decisions.
- How do you approach demand forecasting when historical data is limited or volatile?
- Describe a time you had to manage a critical supply shortage. What steps did you take?
- How do you ensure data quality across different regions and systems?
- Can you walk us through your experience with SAP APO? What specific functionalities have you used?
- Tell me about a project where you used data analytics to drive a supply chain improvement.
匹配度报告
72
综合匹配度
Global supply chain analyst role at a top life science company, offering strong skill development and good compensation, with limited WLB signals.
适合人群
This role is best suited for candidates motivated by skill growth and technical challenge, with less emphasis on work-life balance flexibility.
最强匹配
成长发展匹配
最弱匹配
工作生活匹配
薪资福利80
成长发展85
工作生活60
使命价值65
薪资福利匹配
80较高
The role offers competitive compensation and benefits typical of a multinational corporation, though exact figures are not disclosed. The Senior level suggests a good salary package.
薪资信号未披露（AI估算：18K-28K/月）
成长发展匹配
85较高
The position involves advanced analytics, system management, and cross-functional projects, providing strong skill development. Training and coaching others also enhance growth.
技术前沿主流现代技术
技术栈SAP、APO、Excel、BI、Winshuttle、Optravis
成长机会training
业务类型ambiguous
工作生活匹配
60中等
Work is primarily on-site in Taipei; no specific WLB signals. The role may involve occasional pressure during critical supply situations.
工作模式仅现场办公
办公地点市区核心地段
加班情况未提及（无法判断）
使命价值匹配
65中等
Working in life science supply chain contributes to ensuring availability of critical products, but the role is more operational than mission-driven.
行业发展稳定成熟行业
社会影响中性/一般
创新程度稳健跟随主流
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