Specialist, Logistics

Job Description At our company, we are dedicated to advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals through innovative health solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Logistics Support Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance and efficiency in processing US export transactions and providing backup support for North America Freight Bill Payment & Auditing (FBP&A). If you are passionate about export operations, have extensive SAP operations knowledge, and are ready to tackle the world of freight bill payment, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to save and improve lives around the world. Responsibilities Process export transactions via SAP for shipments out of Contract Manufacturing Organization partners within the mainland US and Puerto Rico Ensure compliance with all US regulations and internal trade standards for trade compliance Field export requests from External Manufacturing operations personnel, transact exports in our company’s instance of SAP, and troubleshoot routine and exceptional transaction issues Provide backup support for North America Freight Bill Payment & Auditing (FBP&A) SME, including raising and maintaining transportation POs, performing monthly accruals, engaging with budget holders, and liaising with our external freight payment & auditing vendor Provide foundational coverage for US Export Customer Service personnel to maintain continuity of communication and limited transactional support Qualifications Required Extensive SAP operations knowledge Strong organizational skills Trade compliance experience Prior experience with freight payment and auditing Minimum of 3-5 years of import, export, domestic transportation, or freight bill payment experience Preferred Experience with all modes of international and domestic transportation for freight bill payment and auditing Familiarity with ECC and GTS modules of SAP Experience in export order management Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field Join our team and contribute to our mission of using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Apply today Required Skills Accountability, Adaptability, Customs Brokerage, Customs Compliance, Customs Documentation, Data Analysis, Data Management, External Liaison, Foreign Trade, Inventory Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Logistics, Process Optimization, Procurement, Shipping Document Preparation, Teamwork Orientation, Third Party Logistics Management, Trade Compliance Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE ( Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ( US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here ( if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. Employee Status Regular Relocation No relocation VISA Sponsorship No Travel Requirements 10% Flexible Work Arrangements Remote Shift 1st - Day Valid Driving License No Hazardous Material(s) N/A Job Posting End Date 01/24/2026 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. Requisition ID R U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. San Francisco Residents Only We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights ( EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts ( Salary Range $79,200.00 - $124,700.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at . Application You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr