Buyer / Planner III

Thermo Fisher Scientific • West Hills, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer/Planner III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will help maintain efficient supply chain operations by planning and procuring materials and optimizing inventory levels to support manufacturing and customer demands. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available on time while meeting quality standards and cost objectives. The role also offers opportunities to implement improvement initiatives and develop strategic supplier relationships.

The stated work schedule is standard Monday through Friday, and the environmental conditions are office-based.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, particularly SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and competency in other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with inventory management and demand planning.
• Knowledge of MRP parameters, safety stock calculations, and inventory optimization.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience with S&OP processes and demand forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Process improvement and project management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study include Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• APICS certification (CPIM) preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems preferred.
• Additional language skills may be valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials to support manufacturing and customer demands.
• Optimize inventory levels.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability while adhering to quality standards and cost objectives.
• Implement improvement initiatives.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships.

Benefits

• 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 of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 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.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), which offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level