Product Line Planner

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Supply Chain professional to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in supply chain management to develop and analyze supply plans, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in forecasting. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a culture that values integrity and innovation. If you are passionate about optimizing supply chain processes and driving operational excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP Planning systems and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Review forecasts and develop supply plans for leadership.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance demand forecasting.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

SAP

Process Improvement

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP Planning Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

What will you do?

1. Review forecast generated and provide input on changes required.
2. Develop and analyze 12-18 month supply plan and present to leadership.
3. Complete supply planning elements and initiate data into ERP system; collaborate with demand planners.
4. Partner with Product Leadership (Manufacturing, Marketing, R&D, Commercial) and attend their planning and strategy meetings.
5. Collect information and collaborate with other functions such as Sales, Finance, and Operations to identify events that will alter demand and incorporate into the forecast.
6. Prepare for and lead Supply review meetings.
7. Generate scenarios considering products, past event data, customer/market analysis, cannibalization, substitution, and other relevant parameters.
8. Prepare agenda, present materials, and facilitate monthly resource requirement planning and sales and operations planning meetings.
9. Provide detailed capacity charts for business review meetings.
10. Build and maintain Capacity Evaluation tool for BU capacity planning with future opportunities and a 5-year outlook.
11. Ability to run and maintain multiple spreadsheets/reports.
12. Maintain, measure, and improve the accuracy of planning data.
13. Enable plans to deliver and improve service & inventory targets by enhancing forecast measures.
14. Provide demand input into the S&OP process to clarify risks and opportunities.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with enterprise business systems and software (specifically, SAP).
• Experience with process improvement / operational excellence is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Developing professional expertise, applying company policies and procedures to resolve issues.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP Planning systems, including inventory controls, replenishment, warehouse management, and procurement functionality, especially SAP.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
• Solid understanding of planning and purchasing systems and inventory flow throughout the supply chain.
• Ability to develop and provide reports on capacity and product availability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Embodies Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Involvement, Intensity, and Innovation.