Manager, Materials Planning

Thermo Fisher Scientific UK

Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry standards).
Advanced erp/mrp systems experience
Leading materials planning teams
Inventory optimization strategies
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to oversee critical materials for manufacturing operations, emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in materials planning and strong proficiency in ERP systems, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of Material Planners to ensure critical materials are available for manufacturing operations.
  • The position requires leveraging advanced ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory management and supply chain efficiency.
  • You will collaborate across functions to maintain master data accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting global scientific solutions.

Matching Summary

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to oversee critical materials for manufacturing operations, emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in materials planning and strong proficiency in ERP systems, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced ERP/MRP systems experience
  • Leading materials planning teams
  • Inventory optimization strategies
  • Master data management integrity
  • Supplier relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Data analytics proficiency
  • Stakeholder management abilities
  • Complex problem-solving capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years experience
  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years experience
  • APICS or ISM professional certifications preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred
  • English language proficiency required

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