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Supply Chain Specialist

Verona, WIOnsiteFull Time$60,900–$106,800 /yrPosted 22 days ago

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Required skills

  • data management
  • data cleansing
  • inventory investigation
  • inventory correction
  • controlled documents
  • data analytics tools
  • supply chain processes
  • trends and risks
  • data-driven decision-making
  • quality activities

Nice to have

  • quality management systems
  • document management systems
  • Trackwise
  • Veeva
  • Cara
  • training management systems

Role summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support the Supply Chain team by managing data, investigating inventory, and maintaining controlled documents. This role will utilize data analytics tools to monitor and improve supply chain processes, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include supporting quality activities like deviations and CAPAs, troubleshooting ERP issues, implementing process improvements, and assisting with the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and project intake. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related Business discipline, with 4+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, procurement, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment, and 4+ years of experience using ERP systems. Experience with quality management systems, SAP, GMP, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau is preferred.

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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:

The Supply Chain Specialist supports the broader Supply Chain team through data management and cleansing, inventory investigation and correction, and the creation and maintenance of controlled documents. The role uses data analytics tools to monitor, measure, and improve supply chain processes, identify trends and risks, and support data-driven decision-making. It supports quality activities, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, and partners with Supply Chain leaders to deliver training, troubleshoot ERP issues, and implement process improvements. The position also supports key aspects of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and coordinates the intake of new projects into the Supply Chain organization. Responsible to adhere to the GMP

 The Supply Chain Specialist plays a critical role in sustaining the operational integrity and performance of the Supply Chain organization at the Madison and Verona sites. By ensuring the accuracy and reliability of supply chain master data and inventory, this role directly reduces the risk of supply disruptions and enables confident, data-driven decision-making that supports customer satisfaction and service levels. Through active support of quality activities — including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls — the Specialist helps maintain GMP and regulatory compliance, safeguarding MilliporeSigma's ability to meet customer commitments and withstand internal and external audits. By leveraging advanced analytics tools to identify trends and drive continuous process improvement, this role serves as a connective force that builds a more resilient supply chain and elevates the overall capability of the Supply Chain organization.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Logistics, or other Business discipline.
  • 4+ years’ experience in planning, scheduling, procurement or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
  • 4+ years’ experience using ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 2+ years’ experience using quality management and document management systems. (Trackwise/Veeva/Cara)
  • 1+ years’ experience using training management systems to enhance the training experience.
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with GMP and or ISO requirements
  • CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher Certification
  • Intermediate proficiency with Power BI or Tableau and experience using Microsoft Project.
  • Effective written and verbal communication, training, presentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive team player who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
  • Training and presentation skills.
  • Ability to identify and define problems and solutions.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker who can quickly adjust priorities.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and formula development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Pay Range for this position: $60,900-$106,800 per year.

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.


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