Function Area Scheduler

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Lab in Middleton WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check whichincludes a drug screening.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100 countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio our work spans laboratory digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on now and in the future.

Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our Supply Chain team as a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler III at Thermo Fisher Scientific where youll contribute to optimizing production schedules and inventory management to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier cleaner and this role youll develop and maintain production plans that balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity while ensuring efficiency and resource utilization. Youll work collaboratively with Planning Operations Quality Procurement and Project Management teams to support schedule stability and continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires analytical skills and strategic thinking to optimize complex manufacturing processes while maintaining high service levels and managing inventory targets.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Industrial Engineering or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparableto 5 years) or equivalent.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong understanding of MRP principles capacity planning and inventory management
Experience with Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) processes
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and optimize production schedules for efficiency
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong collaborative and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
Experience with production scheduling software and manufacturing execution systems
Strong problem-solving abilities and process improvement mindset
Knowledge of GMP and quality systems preferred
Project management experience preferred
Ability to work independently
Experience guiding schedule adherence and resolving conflicts
Experience developing and maintaining planning parameters and master data
Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics reporting

Working Environment:

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate receive and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements including infectious agents typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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 100000 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 with PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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