Buyer/Planner III: Materials, Inventory & Planning

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

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