Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II

About the role

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II and contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. You'll contribute to optimizing production planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of essential products that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll balance customer demands with manufacturing capabilities while maintaining optimal inventory levels and production efficiency. Your analytical skills and supply chain expertise will help drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of essential products
• Balance customer demands with manufacturing capabilities while maintaining optimal inventory levels and production efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations through analytical skills and supply chain expertise
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate production activities
• Manage inventory, capacity planning, and production scheduling
• Analyze complex data and generate actionable insights
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings
• Implement process improvements and optimize operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in manufacturing planning/scheduling, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proven data analysis skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with inventory management, capacity planning, and production scheduling
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on meeting delivery commitments
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and resource constraints
• Ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven record of implementing process improvements and optimizing operations

Qualifications

• APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP) or similar supply chain certifications preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/FDA regulations preferred in pharmaceutical and medical device environments

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• Range of employee benefits
• Employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation