Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Supervisor, Materials Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to our world-class organization and make a real impact on society by helping to find cures for diseases, protect the environment, and ensure food safety.

We are seeking a Supervisor, Materials Planning, who will play a vital role in the success of our Single-Use Technology Division (SUD). A key responsibility will be to use our ERP system efficiently to plan and order raw materials for the manufacturing process. Additionally, you will be in charge of maintaining accurate master data and generating systematic signals that influence our ordering process.

• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Materials Planners, fostering their continuous growth and development
• Share proven strategies and serve as a knowledgeable resource in Materials Planning within the business unit.
• Use the MPS/MRP feature in the ERP system to facilitate materials planning and ordering.
• Handle key item settings in the ERP system to ensure accurate system functionality
• Monitor and reconcile exception messages
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage material delivery dates and optimize production plans
• Recognize and report backorders or supplier performance issues to the Procurement Team
• Provide accurate component forecasts and support strategic sourcing processes
• Generate inventory projections and reporting for Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods
• Contribute to Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales, Inventory & Operations (SIOP) Meetings
• Coordinate closely with Operations and Manufacturing Planning to optimize schedule adherence
• Collaborate with various departments to minimize schedule changes within the frozen window
• Engage in continuous improvement activities
• Support expansion and harmonization projects
• Provide backup support for other team members

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Procurement, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis using Excel
• Solid understanding of manufacturing concepts, finite scheduling, product flow, and supply chain planning
• Experience with MRP/ERP and APS systems (Oracle, ASCP, SAP, JDE, M2M, server-based systems)
• Preferred certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)