Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Accounting, Controls and Analysis Merck Group Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines Work Your Magic with usReady to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. As a vibrant science and technology company, we believe in science as a force for good. We make a positive difference in millions of people´s lives every day.Our passion for science and technology is what drives our more than 64,000 employees across 66 countries to find solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges and create more sustainable ways to live. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager for Accounting, Controls, and Analysis Team (AP). We require a strategic candidate who can address the current backlog and lead the clean-up effort to achieve streamlined operations and long-term efficiency. Candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable, Purchase Order systems, Vendor Master Data management, T&E processes, and ERP functionalities. Your Role Lead, coach, and develop team members. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, ensuring each team meets its goals. Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members. Lead the resolution of complex invoice processing issues such as Parked & Blocked invoices, Vendor Master Data inaccuracies, and Travel & Expense (T&E) discrepancies. Oversee the resolution of technical ERP issues related to Accounts Payable, Purchase Order management, Vendor Master Data, and T&E processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Procurement, IT) to resolve escalated or complex issues. Ensure effective communication and alignment with stakeholders, both internally and externally, to streamline invoice processing and technical issue resolution. Track, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for both teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and service. Identify recurring issues in Accounts Payable and Purchase Order, Vendor Master Data and T&E processes and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement preventive measures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining invoice resolution workflows, enhancing ERP functionality, and optimizing financial and technical processes. Leverage data and metrics to identify trends, reduce issue resolution times, and improve team efficiency. Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on the status of issue resolution. Proactively address stakeholder concerns and ensure expectations are met or exceeded. Act as a liaison between teams and other departments to ensure smooth coordination of activities. Maintain deep expertise in Accounts Payable processes, Purchase Order systems, Vendor Master Data management, Travel & Expense processes, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) functionality related to financial processes. Ensure both teams adhere to company policies, compliance standards, and best practices when handling invoice, vendor, purchase order, and ERP technical issues. Provide expert guidance on GR/IR reconciliation and other key processes within the Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and T&E cycles. Who You Are; Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of experience in operations management, with at least 2 years managing teams in a technical or financial environment. Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable, Purchase Order management, Vendor Master Data, Travel & Expense processes, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Sharp aptitude for process enhancement and optimization. Proven experience resolving complex invoice processing, vendor data, T&E, and ERP system issues. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of driving process improvements. Leadership & Team Management: Ability to inspire and guide teams toward achieving goals. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement solutions. Problem Solving: Expertise in resolving operational and technical issues across Accounts Payable, Purchase Orders, Vendor Master Data, and Travel & Expense processes within ERP systems. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. Process Improvement: A continuous improvement mindset with experience streamlining processes in finance and technical operations. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr