Lab Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Richmond, VA, US
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Production schedules
Inventory management
Customer demand
** Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lab Planning & Scheduling Specialist for their Richmond, VA location. The role focuses on optimizing production schedules and inventory management to enhance operational efficiency and support the company’s mission of improving health outcomes globally. **

Job Summary

  • Develop and maintain production plans that balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity, while ensuring efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Work collaboratively with Planning, Operations, Quality, Procurement and Project Management teams to support schedule stability and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees and supports individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

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** Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lab Planning & Scheduling Specialist for their Richmond, VA location. The role focuses on optimizing production schedules and inventory management to enhance operational efficiency and support the company’s mission of improving health outcomes globally. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Production schedules
  • Inventory management
  • Customer demand
  • Manufacturing capacity
  • ERP systems
  • Microsoft Excel

Nice-to-have

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Continuous improvement
  • GMP and quality systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong understanding of MRP principles
  • Experience with SIOP/S&OP processes
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with production scheduling software
  • Experience with manufacturing execution systems
  • Knowledge of GMP and quality systems preferred
  • Project management experience preferred

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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