Materials Planner III, Supply Chain
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Materials Planner III, Supply Chain
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you will be supported in achieving your career goals.
Specific Division Information:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Viral Vector Services (VVS), is a rapidly growing, dynamic gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven competencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.
Location: 5 Commerce Boulevard, Plainville, MA
How will you make an impact?
Materials Planner III, Supply Chain will contribute to maintaining efficient supply chain operations. You'll be responsible for planning and procuring materials to support manufacturing and customer demands. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure timely material availability while adhering to quality standards and cost objectives. This client-facing position will also involve direct interactions with customers, requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills to understand their needs and support effective supply chain solutions.
What will you do?
Key Contacts:
Specific Duties:
Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, or procurement in a manufacturing environmen or equivalent.
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma certification beneficial
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE) and advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Experience with MRP concepts and inventory management principles
• Ability to develop and maintain material planning parameters (safety stocks, lead times, order quantities)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience conducting supply planning meetings with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on key metrics (material readiness, lead times).
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and principles
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within defined parameters
• Project management experience with continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment (cGMP) preferred
• Ability to adapt in a results-oriented environment
Other
Relocation assistance is not provided.
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, which includes a drug screening.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $75,000.00–$112,500.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our 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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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