PPD (Thermo Fisher) is seeking a Manufacturing Planner III to lead a team in production and material planning, ensuring customer demand is met while optimizing inventory levels. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in production planning, preferably within a multinational company, and familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, particularly SAP
Job Summary
The role involves leading a team to manage raw materials and production planning while maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
Responsibilities include coordinating the S&OP process, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvements in planning processes.
Key performance metrics focus on on-time shipment rates, inventory value management, and productivity improvement rates.
Matching Summary
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PPD (Thermo Fisher) is seeking a Manufacturing Planner III to lead a team in production and material planning, ensuring customer demand is met while optimizing inventory levels. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in production planning, preferably within a multinational company, and familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, particularly SAP.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years production planning experience
SAP MRP planning module maintenance
S&OP process coordination
Inventory control and optimization
Cross-functional team leadership
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong analytical problem solving skills
Fluent English communication
NPI launch support experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Engineering
5+ years multinational production planning experience