Senior Inventory & Production Planner

ThermoFisher Scientific; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Buyer/Planner to optimize inventory, production planning, and supply chain execution. You will work with Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Operations to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment.

The role requires 3–5 years of planning experience, a Bachelor's in a related field, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP planning systems (Oracle, SAP, JDE, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory and production plans that balance customer service, operational efficiency, and working capital.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and planning parameters to optimize inventory and minimize excess and obsolete materials.
• Support Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) planning while maintaining product availability and resolving back orders.
• Analyze demand, supply, and capacity constraints to develop forward-looking production plans.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement to align production schedules with customer demand and business priorities.
• Identify supply risks, elevate critical issues, and support mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruption.
• Prepare inventory, demand, and supply data to support SIOP reviews and business planning.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data and develop reports on inventory, capacity, and product availability.
• Identify process improvements that enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and inventory performance.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply planning

MRP/ERP knowledge

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JDE)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Buyer/Planner to optimize inventory, production planning, and supply chain execution. You will work with Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Operations to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment.

The role requires 3–5 years of planning experience, a Bachelor's in a related field, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.