Materials Planner I: SAP & Inventory Excellence

ThermoFisher Scientific; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual incentive plan bonus

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Florence, SC is hiring a Materials Planner I to coordinate material flow and inventory to meet production and delivery needs. The role involves SAP-based demand reflection, FTZ documentation, and collaboration with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure reliable supply and on-time shipments.

You will work under the Technical Manager, Production Planning, with standard 8–5 onsite hours, Mon–Fri, contributing to inventory accuracy and process improvements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• APICS certification within one year is expected.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory at target levels while meeting service standards.
• Analyze data and collaborate to determine ordering and replenishment policies.
• Assist purchasing in coordinating supplier deliveries.
• Monitor inventory status and ensure BOM and SAP balances are accurate.
• Work with MFG Specialists to ensure timely system inventory adjustments.
• Perform monthly solvent reconciliation activities.
• Monitor Excess and Obsolete Inventory and coordinate disposition.
• Review actual consumption vs. forecast and adjust production plans.
• Identify and resolve inventory and supply issues cross-functionally.
• Develop and maintain SAP master recipes and production versions.
• Develop process improvements for inventory, manufacturing, and control systems.
• Assist in maintaining monthly KPIs and FTZ documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Adaptable

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ONESOURCE

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Florence, SC is hiring a Materials Planner I to coordinate material flow and inventory to meet production and delivery needs. The role involves SAP-based demand reflection, FTZ documentation, and collaboration with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure reliable supply and on-time shipments.

You will work under the Technical Manager, Production Planning, with standard 8–5 onsite hours, Mon–Fri, contributing to inventory accuracy and process improvements