Buyer/Planner III

ThermoFisher Scientific; Cranbury Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

National medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Resumo da oferta

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Buyer/Planner to optimize inventory, production planning, and supply chain execution. You will work with Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Operations to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment.

The role requires 3–5 years of planning experience, a Bachelor's in a related field, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP planning systems (Oracle, SAP, JDE, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain inventory and production plans that balance customer service, operational efficiency, and working capital.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and planning parameters to optimize inventory and minimize excess and obsolete materials.
• Support Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) planning while maintaining product availability and resolving back orders.
• Analyze demand, supply, and capacity constraints to develop forward-looking production plans.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement to align production schedules with customer demand and business priorities.
• Identify supply risks, elevate critical issues, and support mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruption.
• Prepare inventory, demand, and supply data to support SIOP reviews and business planning.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data and develop reports on inventory, capacity, and product availability.
• Identify process improvements that enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and inventory performance.

Conhecimentos

Inventory management

Supply planning

MRP/ERP knowledge

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JDE)

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Discover Impactful Work

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. As a Buyer/Planner, you will optimize inventory, production planning, and supply chain execution to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment. Working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Operations, you will use data-driven insights to improve planning, mitigate supply risks, and support business objectives.

LOCATION:

This is an onsite position based at our Cranbury, NJ site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided. Hybrid may be an option for ideal candidate that is currently residing in Cranbury area.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Supply Planning

• Develop and maintain inventory and production plans that balance customer service, operational efficiency, and working capital.

• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and planning parameters to optimize inventory and minimize excess and obsolete materials.

• Support Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) planning while maintaining product availability and resolving back orders.

Production & Capacity Planning

• Analyze demand, supply, and capacity constraints to develop forward-looking production plans.

• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement to align production schedules with customer demand and business priorities.

• Identify supply risks, elevate critical issues, and support mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruption.

Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP)

• Prepare inventory, demand, and supply data to support SIOP reviews and business planning.

• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data and develop reports on inventory, capacity, and product availability.

• Identify process improvements that enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and inventory performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, materials management, or supply chain operations.

• Experience using ERP/MRP planning systems (Oracle, SAP, JDE, or similar).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting SIOP/IBP processes and inventory optimization initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of inventory management, supply planning, MRP, and production planning.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while driving continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $75,000.00–$100,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.