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A Day in Your Life at MKS: The Assoc. Mgr./ Mgr., Strategic Projects will support and lead high-impact initiatives that transform and optimize MSD global operations and supply chain. This role is responsible for driving strategic programs that enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. This person will partner with regional and global leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed on time/on cost and deliver targeted financial savings. The role will also involve data analytics and require exploring digital supply chain tools . In this role, you will report to the Director, Strategic projects You Will Make an Impact By: • Program Management & Analytics • Oversee planning, execution, and governance of strategic projects across procurement, supply chain and manufacturing operations (including global network optimization） • Identify new opportunities in cost reduction, process improvement through data analytics and LEAN • Establish KPIs and track performance to ensure project success. • Innovation & Transformation • Identify opportunities for digitalization, automation, and advanced analytics in supply chain processes. • Drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices. • Stakeholder Engagement • Collaborate with senior executives and external partners to align strategies and deliver results. • Communicate project outcomes and recommendations to leadership. • Risk & Compliance • Assess supply chain & operational risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Ensure compliance with global trade regulations and sustainability standards Travel Requirements: Given the global nature of this role, international travel may be required based on project needs Skills You bring: • Education : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred • Experience :5+ years in supply chain management, consulting, or operations • Skills : • Proven track record of managing large supply chain/procurement projects. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, modelling and decision-making abilities • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • E xperience in supply chain technologies (ERP, TMS, WMS, AI tools, advanced analytics) • Experience with LEAN/ Six Sigma • Leadership : Ability to inspire, influence, and drive change across diverse teams Supervisory Scope: • Reporting Relationships: Individual contributor • Stakeholders: Operation directors, procurement directors, Sales, Finance Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Office working with visits to manufacturing locations when required LI-DNI Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations.  Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.   MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:  [email protected]   . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role