Lab Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Richmond, VA, US
On-site
Production planning and scheduling
Inventory management
Sap erp system proficiency
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, requiring relevant experience and educational qualifications in supply chain management or related fields

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.
  • This position requires analytical skills and strategic thinking to optimize complex manufacturing processes while maintaining high service levels and managing inventory targets.

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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, requiring relevant experience and educational qualifications in supply chain management or related fields.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • SAP ERP system proficiency
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP)

Nice-to-have

  • Lean manufacturing methodologies
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • GMP and quality systems knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • APICS certification preferred
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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