Manager, Materials Planning
About The Position
As a Materials Planning Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability of critical materials to support manufacturing operations. This role involves leading and developing a team of Material Planners, utilizing advanced ERP/MRP systems for inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency. You will engage in cross-functional collaboration to maintain master data accuracy, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your strategic planning and leadership will be crucial in supporting the company's mission to enable customers in making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through scientific solutions.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain roles within manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, ASCP, or similar)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, material requirements planning, and supply chain processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools
- Experience leading and developing teams in a supply chain environment
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven track record of inventory optimization and cost reduction
- Ability to analyze complex data
- Experience with master data management and system integrity maintenance
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
- English language proficiency required
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Professional certifications preferred: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), ISM CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Material Planners
- Leverage advanced ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory management and supply chain efficiency
- Collaborate across functions to maintain master data accuracy
- Manage supplier relationships
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide actionable insights for S&OE/SIOP meetings
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans
- A national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- 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
- Short- and long-term disability
- 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
- Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
