Senior Supply Chain Planner

The QTI Group has partnered with a manufacturing client in the Greater Madison area as they look to hire a contract Senior Supply Chain Manager. This is a one-year contract position with hybrid work capabilities, this role is ideal for an experienced supply chain professional who can hit the ground running, work independently, and make an immediate impact with minimal training or ramp-up time.

This is a hybrid role, candidates must be within driving distance of the greater Madison area and be able to work on-site 3 days a week.

• Own end-to-end supply chain planning for manufacturing operations, translating demand requirements into executable production, purchasing, inventory, and replenishment plans while ensuring product availability and operational efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional planning activities by partnering with manufacturing, quality, laboratory, procurement, and supplier teams to proactively resolve supply constraints, capacity challenges, and material availability issues.
• Manage and optimize ERP-driven planning processes, including BOM maintenance, part number setup, MRP analysis, inventory controls, and planning parameter accuracy to support reliable execution and decision-making. Experience with IFS or similar ERP platforms is highly valued.
• Drive SIOP and capacity planning efforts by evaluating demand, inventory, labor, equipment, and material constraints, developing scenarios, and providing actionable recommendations that balance service levels, inventory investment, and operational performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or similar field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain-oriented role
• Ability and experience in presenting Supply Chain data and analsis to senior leaders
• Proficiency in IFS or similar ERP system
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting with an emphasis in biotech manufacturing preferred