Senior Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

MilliporeSigma in St. Louis, MO, is looking for a Senior Planning & Scheduling Specialist. In this role you will establish, manage, review, and communicate the master production schedule for select items, to achieve Business Unit objectives for customer service and resource management. You will be a subject matter expert that is capable of running cross-functional supply chain improvements while clearly communicating complex data in an easy-to-understand format.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics or other technical field and 2+ years in planning/supply chain management or scheduling functions using an MRP and/or ERP system
• 1+ year of experience creating and analyzing data using SAP and/or MS Access, Excel and Word
• OR High School diploma or GED with 6+ years of experience in planning/supply chain management or scheduling functions using an MRP and/or ERP system
• 2+ years of experience creating and analyzing data using SAP and/or MS Access, Excel, and Word

Nice To Haves

• APICS Certification such as CPIM and/or CSCP
• Leadership ability in process improvement techniques to reduce costs, improve service levels and manage capacity
• Strong analytical abilities with problem solving techniques, unconditional commitment to teamwork and communication

Responsibilities

• Plan and control all scheduling activities supporting assigned items, including reviewing MRP and releasing shop orders
• Prepare and issue batch records to production while monitoring shop floor activities to ensure promise dates are met
• Develop and maintain performance tracking metrics and systems to track forecast vs. actual performance
• Participate in the testing of system-wide developments and act as a departmental technical resource throughout the implementation process
• Create documentation for training and enhancement requests for system development, leading discussions and training sessions for implementations
• Clearly communicate complex data and supply chains to business teams and train identified personnel on aspects of SAP or supporting systems
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, eliminate waste, and streamline processes in production planning
• Update and revise plans for changes in lead times, order quantities, service levels, and sourcing locations, while developing long and short-term capacity models to identify potential operational constraints

Benefits

• Commitment to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace
• Culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree