Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Lebanon, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: 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. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or 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) required
• 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 collaborating across functions
• 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 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
• Knowledge of GMP/FDA regulations preferred in pharma/medical device environments
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP) or similar supply chain certifications preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees