Supply Planner III

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do meaningful work that makes a real impact. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We empower our colleagues to grow professionally while contributing to solutions for some of the worlds most complex challenges.

This opportunity is based at our Meriden CT facility within the BioProduction Group Filtration & Separation Division where we manufacture filtration products used in bioprocessing and industrial applications. These products play a critical role in supporting public health scientific innovation and customer success around the world.

As a Production Planner you will serve as a critical link between demand supply and manufacturing execution. You will be responsible for developing achievable production plans monitoring operational performance and proactively addressing supply risks before they impact business operations.

Through close collaboration with Production Customer Service Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams you will help ensure continuity of supply support customer satisfaction and drive operational excellence. Your focus on data integrity compliance and continuous improvement will contribute to stronger planning discipline and improved business performance.

• Execute daily production planning activities aligned with site and network objectives to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Translate customer demand into detailed executable production plans based on capacity and material availability.
• Review and respond to ERP/MRP messages exceptions and system recommendations to maintain accurate and achievable production schedules.
• Create and manage production and intercompany orders in accordance with business priorities.
• Partner with Production Customer Service QC and QA teams to ensure successful execution of production plans.

• Monitor key performance metrics including service levels schedule adherence and inventory targets and take appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• Participate in daily Tier meetings providing updates escalating risks and driving timely resolution of issues.
• Identify risks to supply and production schedules and develop mitigation plans to minimize business impact.
• Conduct and maintain accurate root cause analysis for delays shortages and out-of-stock situations.
• Monitor material availability and shelf-life requirements while driving actions to reduce excess inventory obsolescence and scrap.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory quality health and safety and internal process requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes and operational performance.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity within ERP systems and planning tools.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Business Engineering Finance or a related field.

• Experience in production planning scheduling or supply chain within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards E1 preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Experience implementing and enhancing digital supply chain tools reporting systems and ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Demantra).
• APICS (CPIM) certification or willingness to work toward certification is advantageous.

• Ability to translate demand into effective production plans within capacity and material constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to transform data into actionable decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity prioritize competing demands and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to on-time in-full delivery.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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