When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $35 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world.
We do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. We strive to improve processes through the tools and methods of our PPI business system.
How will you make an impact?
The Materials Planner I schedules and supervises the movement of material through the production cycle. This role is also responsible for resolving material requirements from engineering and production schedules, coordinating the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering.
What will you do?
Use ASCP/ERP System to drive materials planning and ordering of raw materials
Maintain key item settings in systems to ensure accurate system functionality
Handle push-in / push-out of material delivery dates in coordination with Purchasing Team to allow for the right balance of production plan stability and inventory investment
Raise backorders or supplier performance issues to Purchasing Team
Provide inputs for Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales, Inventory & Operations (SIOP) Meeting to facilitate discussions about Excess & Obsolete inventory and key shortages / excess
Coordinate closely with Operations and Manufacturing Planning to optimize schedule adherence
Train as a backup for other members of the team
Engage in continuous improvement activities
Assist in the allocation and shipment of materials around the network
How will you get here?
Minimum of 2 years related experience
Proven expertise in ERP/MRP Planning systems, including all relevant planning parameters such as inventory controls, replenishment, warehouse management and procurement functionality in ERP.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
Solid understanding of planning and purchasing systems.
Strong customer service focus.
Ability to develop and provide reports to satisfy ongoing inquires on inventory, capacity and product availability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to optimally communicate critical information.
Good problem solving and reasoning skills to resolve problems varying in complexity relative to job level.
Embodies our Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Involvement, Intensity and Innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field is in progress
