Production Planning and Inventory Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Planning team and influence cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding performance outcomes in customer delivery and inventory optimization.
• Foster a culture of integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.
• Create and Manage site master production schedule.
• Build collaborative relationships across various functions and seniority levels.
• Resolve customer situations effectively when required.
• Develop goals, track trends, and implement standard work through effective change management.
• Report business metrics, set targets, and identify new opportunities.
• Participate in and support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) efforts to improve customer experience.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to lead and participate in improvement efforts.
• Drive consistent practices and standard work for critical responsibilities.
• Take ownership of Raw Materials Planning across the Fremont site.
• Drive overall inventory management and optimization.
• Transform inventory data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance to improve inventory projection capabilities and mitigate Excess & Obsolete Inventory (E&O).
• Contribute to the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Process.
• Improve awareness of risks and opportunities in inventory and raw material supply.
• Support local decision-making on master data parameters with the supply planning team.
• Improve planning tools and systems for efficiency.
• Identify and accurately analyze anomalies in materials management processes using Root Cause Analysis and PPI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of people management experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education/experience may be considered.
• Experience with ERP systems like QAD.
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing data in Excel, including advanced pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
• A strong understanding of supply chain concepts, finite scheduling, product flow, and inventory planning.
• Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) principles.
• Strong executive communication and influencing skills.
• PREFERRED: Certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher).

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $101,300.00–$151,925.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards