Manufacturing Planning Manager: Master Schedule & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

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 across a $100M+ consumables portfolio at a growing chemistry site. You will own MPS, capacity planning, backlog management, and global fulfillment coordination.

The role requires advanced Excel, ERP expertise, data visualization (Power BI), and a track record of Lean improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing planning or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Master Production Schedule aligned to demand and capacity.
• Lead planning activities across multiple production lines.
• Drive backlog management, order execution, and escalations.
• Partner cross-functionally to optimize production and mitigate disruptions.
• Evaluate capacity requirements and adjust supply plans.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for insights.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team in a high-growth environment.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP proficiency

Data visualization

Problem solving

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Lean principles

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 across a $100M+ consumables portfolio at a growing chemistry site. You will own MPS, capacity planning, backlog management, and global fulfillment coordination.

The role requires advanced Excel, ERP expertise, data visualization (Power BI), and a track record of Lean improvements.