Quality Planner at The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

91300.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality planning, SAP, Smartsheet, Production scheduling, Quality control, Supply chain management, Data analysis, Process optimization, Risk management, Cross-functional collaboration, Inspection planning, Compliance, Traceability, Communication, Problem-solving, Time management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri Shift: No Department: LS-SC-USQB Quality Control Recruiter: Guadalupe Barragan Hiring Manager: Kaitlin Hall This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Your Role: Serving as a liaison between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, the Quality Planner synchronizes quality resources with production demand to facilitate the timely disposition of compliant products. This role ensures that quality requirements are seamlessly integrated into the production lifecycle—from initial material receipt to final release—by leveraging ERP data and inspection planning. By identifying potential bottlenecks and fostering cross-functional collaboration, the Quality Planner maintains high standards of traceability and compliance while driving operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize site quality control department schedules aligned to production schedules. Understand inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and test plans for in‑process and final release, ensuring correct assignment to materials/routes in SAP. Coordinate QC testing capacity and instrument availability for laboratory assays; align resources to meet throughput and customer need dates. Build and maintain Smartsheet schedules, dashboards, and automated workflows to track readiness (materials, documentation, equipment, training) and highlight risks. Ensure accuracy and completeness of SAP QM master data—inspection plans, MICs, sampling strategies, and inspection types—and confirm these elements are correctly linked to material masters, BOMs, and routings; monitor and manage inspection lots through the laboratory workflow. Serve as the central point between Production Planning, QC, QA, and Supply Chain for quality readiness. Communicate constraints and recovery plans; proactively escalate risks and propose mitigations. Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: 2+ year planning and/or quality scheduling experience. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of SAP systems and Smartsheets. Experience in quality control and quality management systems. Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish collaborative relationships with various departments. Ability to work autonomously, effectively manage time and deliver results on time. Strong problem-solving skills. RSREMD Pay Range for this position: $60,900.00- $91,300.00. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Responsibilities

The Quality Planner synchronizes quality resources with production demand by coordinating between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality departments. They are responsible for managing inspection schedules, maintaining SAP master data, and ensuring compliance throughout the production lifecycle.