Job Description:
* Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Materials Planners, fostering their continuous growth and development.
* Share proven strategies and serve as a knowledgeable resource in Materials Planning within the business unit.
* Use the MPS/MRP feature in the ERP system to facilitate materials planning and ordering.
* Handle key item settings in the ERP system to ensure accurate system functionality.
* Monitor and reconcile exception messages.
* Collaborate with suppliers to manage material delivery dates and optimize production plans.
* Recognize and report backorders or supplier performance issues to the Procurement Team.
* Provide accurate component forecasts and support strategic sourcing processes.
* Generate inventory projections and reporting for Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods.
* Contribute to Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings.
* Coordinate closely with Operations and Manufacturing Planning to optimize schedule adherence.
* Collaborate with various departments to minimize schedule changes within the frozen window.
* Engage in continuous improvement activities.
* Support expansion and harmonization projects.
* Provide backup support for other team members.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* Demonstrated proficiency in Procurement, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis using Excel.
* Solid understanding of manufacturing concepts, finite scheduling, product flow, and supply chain planning.
* Experience with MRP/ERP and APS systems (Oracle, ASCP, SAP, JDE, M2M, server-based systems).
* Preferred certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher).
Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and be part of our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
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