Buyer / Planner III

ThermoFisher Scientific; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vision plan

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan (401k)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Buyer/Planner III to manage material planning and procurement, ensuring inventory targets align with manufacturing and customer demand. You will work with cross-functional teams, uphold quality and cost objectives, and drive supplier relationships for strategic improvements.

The role emphasizes SAP-enabled procurement, advanced Excel analysis, and familiarity with GMP/quality systems, with opportunities for process improvements and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 3+ years in supply chain/procurement in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in supply chain/procurement in manufacturing.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials to support manufacturing and customer demand.
• Optimize inventory levels and ensure timely material availability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet quality and cost goals.
• Develop supplier relationships and support S&OP/demand forecasting.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree +3 years experience

Bachelor's degree +5 years experience

APICS CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Buyer/Planner III, where you'll contribute to maintaining efficient supply chain operations. You'll be responsible for planning and procuring materials while optimizing inventory levels to support manufacturing and customer demands. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure timely material availability while adhering to quality standards and cost objectives. This role offers opportunities to implement improvement initiatives and develop strategic supplier relationships.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in supply chain/procurement in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field
• APICS certification (CPIM) preferred
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, particularly SAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and competency in other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with inventory management and demand planning
• Knowledge of MRP parameters, safety stock calculations, and inventory optimization
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong supplier relationship management experience
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions
• Experience with S&OP process and demand forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Process improvement and project management capabilities
• Additional language skills may be valued

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $76,700.00–$115,100.00.

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.