Junior Supply Planner: SAP-Driven Global Impact

ThermoFisher Scientific; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Flexible work

Extra leave

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Australia is seeking a junior Supply Planner to optimize planning, procurement, logistics and distribution, leveraging SAP expertise to support global science and healthcare objectives.

You will drive standard processes, lead weekly supply/demand meetings, manage supplier reviews, and ensure 100% accuracy in order entry while maintaining stock health. This role offers growth within a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, no prior experience needed in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and quality management systems.
• Experience with materials management, warehouse operations, and inventory control.
• Expertise in order processing, procurement, and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timely Purchase Order placement and chase, cancel and delay actions to ensure on-time delivery and stock health.
• Own resolution of supply constraints and inform collaborators of changes.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis on fill rate misses and implement corrective actions with Demand and Inventory Planners.
• Improve ATP and inventory availability while maintaining master data accuracy.
• Facilitate SIOP & S&OE cycles and drive standard processes across portfolios.
• Lead weekly Demand and Supply meetings, prepare reports, identify risks/opportunities, and drive actions.
• Establish regular supply review meetings with suppliers to enhance visibility and performance.
• Provide input to Daily/Weekly/Monthly Management Boards with critical metrics.
• Ensure order entry forms are complete and matched with approvals before ERP entry.
• Target same-day order entry with 100% accuracy.
• Investigate and respond to customer queries, complaints, and returns in coordination with partners.
• Follow safety, training and compliance requirements and maintain cybersecurity vigilance.
• Lead timely delivery of ad-hoc project-based tasks.

Skills

SAP

Inventory control

Procurement

Logistics coordination

Demand planning

Excel

SIOP

Stakeholder management

Supply chain metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Australia is seeking a junior Supply Planner to optimize planning, procurement, logistics and distribution, leveraging SAP expertise to support global science and healthcare objectives.

You will drive standard processes, lead weekly supply/demand meetings, manage supplier reviews, and ensure 100% accuracy in order entry while maintaining stock health. This role offers growth within a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.