Senior Planning & Scheduling Specialist

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

We have a new opening as the Senior Planning & Scheduling Specialist within the Production Planning organization of Supply Chain for the MilliporeSigma. You will support our 545 South Ewing location in St. Louis, MO.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Help develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resource usage and minimizing downtime.
  • Align production plans with commercial forecasts, sales orders, and inventory needs.
  • Coordinate with operations to ensure timely production and adherence to quality standards.
• Packaging Planning
  • Plan and support packaging scheduling for custom products, ensuring that packaging materials and processes align with regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with packaging and labeling teams to maintain timelines and quality compliance.
• Buying and Procurement
  • Tracking of raw materials and critical components for custom diagnostic products.
  • Engage sourcing and direct buyers and negotiate terms to support consistent supply and cost management.
  • Work closely with suppliers to resolve any quality or supply disruptions that may impact production schedules.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Act as the primary liaison between supply chain, operations, commercial teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep stakeholders informed and address potential delays.
  • Ensure alignment across departments to proactively identify and mitigate risks to production timelines.
• Customer Order Fulfillment
  • Track order statuses and maintain visibility over all stages of the supply chain to meet customer delivery commitments.
  • Troubleshoot delays, bottlenecks, or quality issues to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Provide regular updates to commercial teams on order statuses and potential impacts on customer commitments.
• Continuous Improvement and Performance Tracking
  • Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain processes for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings.
  • Track and report key performance metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, lead times, and inventory levels.
  • Implement and champion best practices in supply chain planning, production scheduling, and stakeholder collaboration.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering field.
• 3+ years' of experience in a production planning or supply chain role, ideally within a regulated environment such as healthcare, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals.
• 1+ years' SAP experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or certifications (e.g., APICS, PMP)

• Proactive and Solutions-Oriented: Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Collaborative Mindset: Team player who fosters a collaborative environment and works effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities or unforeseen challenges.
• Customer-Focused: Dedicated to fulfilling customer needs and ensuring timely, high-quality service delivery.

• Project Management: Strong project planning, tracking, and reporting skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, optimize schedules, and troubleshoot issues.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of production planning, procurement, and logistics, particularly in a manufacturing environment focused on diagnostic or healthcare products.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with ERP and supply chain management software, as well as Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools for reporting and analysis

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. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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