About this role
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready 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. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role
This Planning and Scheduling Specialist at the Milwaukee, WI site is responsible for developing, adjusting, trouble shooting, and maintaining the Master Plan for the packaged products at the Milwaukee Site. This position is responsible for ensuring packaged products are available for our distribution centers and work with the operational team to meet our fill rate objectives for our domestic and global customers. Job duties include:
- Develop and monitor production schedules in SAP to optimize throughput, meet customer service targets, and satisfy business goals.
- Maintain and audit critical SAP MRP parameters, including safety stock, lot sizes, lead times, and procurement keys.
- Analyze planned orders and convert them into packaging orders, evaluating impacts across the supply chain.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and purchasing planners to validate demand forecasts and material availability in SAP and PPC.
- Coordinate with global planning teams to integrate system designs, inventory requirements, and end-to-end logistics.
- Evaluate inventory levels and demand trends to prevent stockouts and maintain high service levels.
- Build SAP-generated metric reports to track performance, test scenarios, and refine planning strategies.
- Lead initiatives to eliminate waste, streamline production workflows, and increase operational productivity.
- Test and implement solutions to reduce cycle times, improve throughput efficiency, and optimize working capital.
- Master end-to-end operational processes to diagnose bottlenecks, resolve execution issues, and drive ongoing enhancements.
Physical Attributes
- Regularly use phones, computers, computer monitors and all office/laboratory equipment.
- Typing at a computer keyboard along with the ability to read CRTs/computer monitors.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management or other Business fields
- 2+ years of experience managing materials through the end-to-end product delivery lifecycle
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain, forecasting or planning/scheduling
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Palantir, etc.)
- ISO standards (in relation to preparing documents).
- Certification from APICs or IBF.
- SAP system experience
- Experience in Process Improvement.
- Basic scheduling techniques and material requirements planning knowledge
- Proven computer proficiency and strong data analysis skills.
Pay Range for this position: $62,800.00 - $107,400.00
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.
What we offer
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!