Manufacturing Planning Coordinator II
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 our team as a Manufacturing Planning Coordinator II, where you'll contribute to optimizing material flow and production efficiency. In this position, you'll ensure timely material staging, maintain accurate inventory management, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll coordinate material movements, support production schedules, and implement best practices in our manufacturing environment. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to serve customers in the life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare industries.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR GED Required
- 1 year of experience in inventory management, material staging, and production scheduling, preferably in life sciences, biotech, or similar industry
- Experience with ERP systems and transaction processing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and manufacturing-related software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and work with others
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, 5S)
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Detail-oriented with focus on achieving objectives
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 45 pounds with assistance
- Availability to work varying schedules as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials
- Ability to identify and address potential issues
- Dedication to maintaining safety and quality standards
Nice To Haves
- APICS certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Optimizing material flow and production efficiency
- Ensuring timely material staging
- Maintaining accurate inventory management
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinating material movements
- Supporting production schedules
- Implementing best practices in our manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
