Operations Planner

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Planner at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will translate customer and project requirements into an executable, optimized packaging schedule. You will coordinate day to day among Planning, Packaging Operations, Client Services, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations, and work with Operations to support planning deployment, resource assignment, and material planning. You will maintain visibility into near-term and mid-term packaging schedules, evaluate daily capacity and readiness, identify constraints, and work with the Master Planner to proactively adjust schedules and maximize operational output. The position involves continuously evaluating available work, labor, equipment, packaging rooms, and project readiness to identify ways to increase throughput, minimize downtime, and use available capacity effectively in a dynamic clinical packaging environment. The role may develop into a potential successor to the Master Planner.

Requirements

Advanced degree with 2 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience in planning, supply chain, or a related operations/manufacturing environment, or a high school diploma with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar.
Expert-level Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for inventory optimization and demand planning.
Experience with MPS, DRP, and S&OP processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
English language proficiency.
Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain best practices.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Self-directed, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Additional language skills.
Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, ISO, or other relevant quality standards.

Responsibilities

Translate customer and project requirements into an executable and optimized packaging schedule.
Coordinate day-to-day activities among Planning, Packaging Operations, Client Services, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations.
Liaise with Operations to support planning deployment, resource assignment, and material planning.
Maintain visibility into near-term and mid-term packaging schedules.
Evaluate daily capacity and readiness, identify constraints, and work with the Master Planner to adjust schedules proactively.
Evaluate available work, labor, equipment, packaging rooms, and project readiness to increase throughput, minimize downtime, and make effective use of capacity.