Manager, Materials Planning

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

LOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based at our Madison, WI site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.  

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen. 
   

DESCRIPTION:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Materials Planning Supervisor and contribute to operational excellence across our organization. In this key position you will lead and develop a team of planners while managing on time delivery. You will be working with cross-functional teams, ensure timely order scheduling and be a key contact related to Madison, WI site communications related to order planning. Your oversight will directly impact our ability to serve customers in their mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead On Time To Promise (OTTP) data analysis, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize delivery performance.

• Lead and develop the Materials Planning team, balance workloads effectively, coach team members toward their goals, and ensure consistent execution of planning activities.

• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive planning excellence.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Manufacturing Supervisors, Supply Planning, and Product Managers to implement process improvements and enhance planning efficiency.

• Serve as the primary planning representative for the Madison, WI site in weekly and monthly leadership meetings, providing insights on order status and site operations.
• Other duties as assigned to support Madison Supply Chain and /or Operations

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in supervisory or team leadership in a manufacturing environment. Educational equivalency may be considered
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Industry certifications preferred (APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher)
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms)
• Experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations
• Advanced analytical and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power BI
• Demonstrated expertise in optimizing and improving planning processes
• Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, finite scheduling, and supply chain planning
• cGMP knowledge and experience in regulated manufacturing environments
• Excellent project management and organizational capabilities
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills may be considered
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work flexible schedules based on business requirements