Manufacturing Planning Lead — Data-Driven High-Volume Ops

ThermoFisher Scientific; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National medical and dental plans

Vision plan

Employee assistance and family support

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for production planning and order execution for a ~$100M+ consumables portfolio within a regulated chemical environment. You will own MPS, capacity planning, backlog management, and global fulfillment coordination across multiple production lines.

The role requires advanced Excel, ERP proficiency, and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, plus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing planning or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience participating in SIOP/S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule aligned to demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
• Lead daily and weekly planning activities across multiple production lines.
• Drive backlog management, order execution, and escalations to protect service levels and revenue timing.
• Partner cross-functionally to optimize production processes, mitigate disruptions, and execute recovery plans.
• Evaluate capacity requirements and adjust supply plans to support business growth.
• Optimize inventory to balance customer service performance and working capital targets.
• Participate in SIOP/S&OP processes to align demand, supply, and financial objectives.
• Communicate production schedules, supply risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for production planning and order execution for a ~$100M+ consumables portfolio within a regulated chemical environment. You will own MPS, capacity planning, backlog management, and global fulfillment coordination across multiple production lines.

The role requires advanced Excel, ERP proficiency, and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, plus