Materials Planner I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do exciting work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $35 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world.
We 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’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. We strive to improve processes through the tools and methods of our PPI business system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field is in progress
• APICS certification.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification

• Use ASCP/ERP System to drive materials planning and ordering of raw materials
• Maintain key item settings in systems to ensure accurate system functionality
• Handle push-in / push-out of material delivery dates in coordination with Purchasing Team to allow for the right balance of production plan stability and inventory investment
• Raise backorders or supplier performance issues to Purchasing Team
• Provide inputs for Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales, Inventory & Operations (SIOP) Meeting to facilitate discussions about Excess & Obsolete inventory and key shortages / excess
• Coordinate closely with Operations and Manufacturing Planning to optimize schedule adherence
• Train as a backup for other members of the team
• Engage in continuous improvement activities
• Assist in the allocation and shipment of materials around the network