Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler III

Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Rochester, NY
  • $75,800-126,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 outstanding minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer!When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager, this position is responsible for determining and managing adequate Raw, WIP and Finished Goods inventory levels to meet customer delivery service expectations for Make-To-Stock, Make-To-Order and Purchased Finished Goods products while also meeting inventory objectives. This position also has responsibility for tactical purchasing functions. This position requires a high degree of analytical capability with a combination of both strategic and tactical skills to optimize the complex balance between customer expectations, inventory, capacity, lead-time, lot-size and other supply chain factors. The role works with LCD Sourcing, Customer Service, Production Planning, Purchasing Buyer/Planners, Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Components Warehouse, Distribution, and suppliers daily. The supplier base includes domestic and international Thermo Fisher affiliates and external vendors.Responsibilities:
  • Actively create and manage Production Schedules daily, based on Customer forecasts, open orders, while optimizing manufacturing sequence. Consider set-up time, scrap, material changes, component availability, and lot sizing.
  • Measure and analyze Manufacturing schedule execution accuracy metrics to drive improvements using problem solving tools (RCCM).
  • Monitor, apply judgment and react to inventory, backorder and service levels of manufactured finished goods to achieve customer service and business objectives.
  • Provide accountability for supply chain planning supporting customized / engineered-to-order products (purchased and manufactured).
  • Lead daily MRP exception reports for purchased Components supporting manufacturing schedules and Finished Goods while optimizing on-hand inventory and meeting service requirements.
  • Assume a leadership role in ensuring timely delivery of product from vendors and pro-actively communicate any delays/shortages.
  • Actively manage Slow Moving and Excess & Obsolete stock using established business processes and systems.
  • Communicate material supply issues proactively with all required business functions.
  • Maintain appropriate material master data in SAP and other systems as necessary. (Material Masters, Info Records, Source Lists, Min/Max levels, Min Buy, Lot Size, Lead-Time, etc.)
  • Support Manufacturing and Warehouse GEMBA programs. Assume a leadership role in resolving shortages of purchased materials and customer expedites
  • Support lean material flow initiatives.
  • Support new product launches / product discontinuance programs.
  • Coordinate third-party materials requirements with the warehouse and label room.
  • Investigate and recommend corrections to quantity exceptions in Receiving and Line locations. Expedite critical materials through receipts and inspection. Work collaboratively with the member of Finance Team to ensure proper and accurate invoicing.
  • Participate on PPI, LEAN, SAP, Safety and other Project Teams as assigned.
  • Generate Performance Metrics reports for stock availability, lead time and backorders as required to communicate production status throughout the organization.
  • Participate in long range capacity planning analysis for manufacturing work centers. Recommend capacity expansions as needed based on demand analysis and contribute to capital requisition process.
  • Participate in labor planning analysis and recommend staffing levels to manufacturing operations.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
  • A 4-year degree in Business or Science field is preferred. Exceptions can be granted to a candidate with an exceptional experience in a purchasing or production planning environment.
  • A minimum of 3 years in experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, (SAP experience preferred)
  • Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a Production planning environment plus at least 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Operations environment. This experience can be concurrent.
  • Knowledge of SIOP/S&OE principles and practices
  • Skilled in MS-Office tools (particularly Excel, Power BI, charting, data sorting, filtering, pivot-tables, look-up).
  • Strong analytical skills. Able to analyze and manipulate large sets of raw data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good verbal and written skills are required. Must have customer service approach with ability to enhance internal client relationships.
  • Must possess strong analytic skills for inventory management. Experience in project planning and inventory reduction initiatives is a plus.
  • Must possess of working knowledge of LEAN concepts, such as vendor led inventory, lot size optimization, and Kanban. Experience in an ISO or GMP environment is beneficial.
  • Six Sigma, APICS or other Supply Chain credentials a plus
We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
  • We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,800.00–$126,300.00.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit:

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