Specialist Planning & Scheduling

Job Description

Ready to make a difference in the international clinical trial landscape? Join our dynamic team in Haarlem and help shape essential distribution strategies for groundbreaking research.

We have an exciting opportunity at the Haarlem facility for a:

Specialist, Planning & Scheduling

Welcome in our team

In the Logistics Planning department, we play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless distribution of Clinical Trial Material across our global network. Our focus is on collaborating cross-functionally with key stakeholders, including Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, and Clinical Operations, to develop effective distribution strategies that meet the complex needs of clinical trials.

Our team is dedicated to planning and executing initial distribution siting strategies while maintaining open communication with all involved parties, advocating for our distribution strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We are committed to continuous improvement and work diligently to streamline processes for efficient shipment management and customs clearance.

Purpose of the role

The Logistics Planner will be responsible for supporting and work cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Country Clinical Operations, CMOs/CROs, Logistics, Regulatory, and Trade Compliance.  To support and plan distribution for Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved depot networks.   Perform initial distribution siting strategies for protocols.  Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for distribution strategy for clinical trials.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and perform initial distribution siting strategies for studies or protocols.

• Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.

• Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for said strategy.

• Perform monthly reconciliation of distribution siting strategies and update distribution plans.

• Partner with Clinical Supply Planning, Clinical Operations and Logistics to oversee and build distribution planning documents for clinical study protocols.

• Support the functional area expert (SME) on country shipping and trade compliance, distribution routes, country and global distribution challenges.

• Work with GCS, Logistics, Trade Operations, and Country Operations to manage and expedite shipments, customs clearance, and help develop process improvement programs for global distribution warehouse.

• Adherence to regulatory, global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical.

Your profile

• Preferred BA/BS degree in International Trade, Economics, Finance, or Relations.

• Over 5 years of experience in a clinical or related field.

• Knowledge of international shipping paperwork, customs, and temperature control practices.

• Proficient in SAP, ERP systems, and MS Office (Word, Excel).

• Experience with cGMP standards and the pharmaceutical or chemical industry is a must.

• Strong collaboration skills with various stakeholders, including logistics and regulatory teams.

• Understanding of international supply chain dynamics and clinical trial processes.

What we offer
​We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive:

• Competitive salary

• 35,5 days of leave

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates

• Solid Pension Plan

• Bonus plan subject to the company annual results

• Flexible working arrangements

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address : RecruitmentNL@MSD.com

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

04/16/2025

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Requisition ID: R342401