Materials Planner ll

ThermoFisher Scientific; Miami (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Miami, Oklahoma, is seeking a Materials Planner II to ensure production runs smoothly by securing materials, coordinating with multiple teams, and optimizing inventory management. You will work with ERP/MRP systems, analyze data, and implement solutions to prevent shortages and improve planning accuracy.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and collaboration across Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support efficient manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience or working knowledge in inventory management, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort working with numbers, inventory reports, spreadsheets, and computer systems.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Keep materials flowing: Plan and coordinate the materials needed for manufacturing to help production stay on schedule and meet customer commitments.
• Stay ahead of shortages: Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and upcoming production needs to identify potential supply issues before they impact operations.
• Work with a great team: Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and suppliers to coordinate material needs and resolve supply challenges.
• Use data to make decisions: Work with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and inventory reports to track materials, analyze trends, and make informed planning decisions.
• Solve problems: Identify material shortages, excess inventory, delivery delays, and other supply challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate information: Keep inventory records, planning data, and system information organized and up to date.
• Support business planning: Help coordinate material requirements with production schedules, demand forecasts, and broader supply chain planning activities.
• Make things better: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain efficiency.
• Support quality and safety: Follow company procedures, safety standards, and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills

Inventory management

Materials planning

Supply chain

Manufacturing ops

Organizational skills

Excel

ERP/MRP

Communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Associate's degree + 4 years

High school diploma/GED + 6 years

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse

Job Description

Materials Planner II

Location: Miami, Oklahoma | Full-Time | On-Site

Build Your Career. Keep Manufacturing Moving. Make an Impact.

Are you someone who enjoys staying organized, solving problems, and making sure everything is in the right place at the right time? Do you have experience in inventory management, purchasing, materials coordination, supply chain, or manufacturing operations?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for a Materials Planner II to join our team in Miami, Oklahoma!

In this role, you'll help keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly by making sure the materials needed for production are available when and where they're needed. You'll work with different teams, solve supply challenges, and help improve the way we plan and manage inventory.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What You'll Do

As a Materials Planner II, you'll play an important role in keeping our manufacturing operations supplied, organized, and ready to meet production and customer needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Keep materials flowing: Plan and coordinate the materials needed for manufacturing to help production stay on schedule and meet customer commitments.

• Stay ahead of shortages: Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and upcoming production needs to identify potential supply issues before they impact operations.

• Work with a great team: Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and suppliers to coordinate material needs and resolve supply challenges.

• Use data to make decisions: Work with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and inventory reports to track materials, analyze trends, and make informed planning decisions.

• Solve problems: Identify material shortages, excess inventory, delivery delays, and other supply challenges, and recommend practical solutions.

• Maintain accurate information: Keep inventory records, planning data, and system information organized and up to date.

• Support business planning: Help coordinate material requirements with production schedules, demand forecasts, and broader supply chain planning activities.

• Make things better: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain efficiency.

• Support quality and safety: Follow company procedures, safety standards, and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What You'll Bring to the Team

Education and Experience

You can qualify through any ONE of the following combinations:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience

• Associate's degree with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Experience or working knowledge in inventory management, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations preferred

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Comfort working with numbers, inventory reports, spreadsheets, and computer systems

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments and suppliers

Additional Experience That's a Plus

• Previous experience in materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain coordination

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including FDA, cGMP, or ISO requirements

• Familiarity with master production scheduling (MPS), distribution requirements planning (DRP), or sales and operations planning (S&OP)

• APICS certification or Lean/Six Sigma training

• Experience supporting inventory optimization or continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, on-site position at our Miami, Oklahoma manufacturing location.

• Most work is performed in a manufacturing-support or office environment, with occasional visits to production, warehouse, or controlled areas.

• Employees must follow applicable safety, quality, GMP, and PPE requirements.

• The role involves extended computer use and occasional standing or walking through operational areas.

• Some schedule flexibility or overtime may be needed based on business requirements.

Your Work Matters Here

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do more than manage inventory and materials. You'll help ensure our manufacturing teams have what they need to produce products that support important scientific and healthcare applications around the world.

Whether your background is in materials planning, inventory management, purchasing, or manufacturing operations, this could be an opportunity to put your experience to work while continuing to grow your career.

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.