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 with Planning, Packaging Operations, Client Services, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations, and liaise with Operations to support planning deployment, resource assignment, and material planning. You will maintain visibility into the near-term and mid-term packaging schedule, evaluate daily capacity and readiness, identify constraints, and work with the Master Planner to proactively adjust the schedule and maximize operational output. The role also offers development as a potential successor to the Master Planner. The position involves continuously evaluating available work, labor, equipment, packaging rooms, and project readiness to find opportunities to increase throughput, minimize downtime, and make effective use of capacity in a dynamic clinical packaging environment.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 2 years of experience; or bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience; or high school diploma and 5 or more years of relevant experience in planning, supply chain, or a related operations/manufacturing environment.
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 drug screening.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Additional language proficiency.
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 planning activities with 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 the near-term and mid-term packaging schedule.
Evaluate daily capacity and readiness, identify constraints, and work with the Master Planner to proactively adjust the schedule.
Continuously evaluate available work, labor, equipment, packaging rooms, and project readiness to identify opportunities to increase throughput, minimize downtime, and use available capacity effectively.