Supply Chain Planner

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

• Manage the creation, communication, and deployment of the weekly production schedule for all manufacturing work centers. Ensure available capacity is effectively applied while level loading all demand requirements.
• Conduct final material assessments and initiate the release of work orders to manufacturing. Request the transfer of raw materials from the warehouse as needed and ensure all batch record documentation is released and printed for manufacturing.
• Track work order statuses through manufacturing, reviewing work-in-process material inventory on the production floor. Address work order delays by working cross-functionally to resolve issues and maintain schedule adherence.
• Identify and highlight all capacity constraints while working collaboratively with manufacturing teams to resolve these issues. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule attainment results, factoring in constraints related to supply, capacity, equipment, and other operational aspects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, and supervision on material status and production planning issues. Provide input and recommendations for improving supply chain strategies, policies, and practices to achieve world-class Supply Chain Management. Participate in problem resolution activities to ensure timely deliveries and support back-order reduction efforts.
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or another business or technical field.

• Required: Minimum experience of 2+ years of in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field.
• Preferred: Experience in an FDA regulated environment or equivalent.

• Proficient in using an ERP System, with SAP experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills paired with practical discernment.
• Proven ability to build relationships across various functional teams.
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix and cross-functional team environment and work well in a
• global organization within Operations and with external clients.
• Capable of working independently, typically initiating own tasks with input/mentorship
• from a manager.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!