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:

MilliporeSigma in Lenexa, KS, is hiring a Planning & Scheduling Specialist. The Production Planning team is responsible for developing daily and weekly production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met. This department determines the material, equipment, and labor requirements, prepares status and performance reports, and resolves production issues. The role involves extensive communication with customer service, demand planning, and network planning teams.

Responsibilities:

Plan and control all scheduling activities supporting assigned items. Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support target consistent with On Time In Full (OTIF) 97%, On Promise 97% (year end avg.; ship date), and equal to or less than eight week lead time per lineProvide back up for the Specialist, Immediate Advantage Planning & Scheduling Review MRP and release shop orders, prepare and issue batch records to productionTrack bulk inventory receipts to ensure stock is allocated for Fine ChemicalsCoordinate movement of raw material inventory between facilities and between item numbers, including support of specialized raw material items restricted to certain customer formulationsMonitor shop floor activities to ensure promise dates are metClearly communicate complex data and supply chains to the business teamsUpdate and revise plans for changes in lead times, order quantities, service level and sourcing locationsAct as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the planning team

 

This position includes an after-hours on-call rotation

 

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics or other Business or Technical field 1+ year of experience in planning/supply chain management or scheduling functions using an MRP and/or ERP system2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel

 

Preferred Qualifications:

APICS or equivalent certification (CPIM or CSCP) SAP experience BPCS (Business Planning and Control System) experience 1-3 years’ experience creating and analyzing data using SAP and Microsoft Office Access, Excel, and WordStrong analytical abilities with problem solving techniques, unconditional commitment to teamwork and communication

 

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!