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Senior Manufacturing Planner

ThermoFisher Scientific • Grand Island, NY • 3h ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Discover Impactful Work:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Supply Chain, the Manufacturing Planner is responsible for end-to-end supply planning and execution of finished goods across a network of internal manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners, ensuring products are produced and delivered to meet global demand. This role is based in Detroit, and in support of our Biologicals and Chemicals Division where we manufacture animal origin peptones and serve a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets.

This role serves as a key link across the manufacturing network, driving supply performance, resolving constraints, and ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and business objectives. The position requires a high degree of ownership, independent decision-making, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. Join a team that makes an impact every day.

A Day in the Life:

Own end-to-end planning and execution of finished goods across internal manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners to meet global demand

Coordinate production planning activities across the manufacturing network to ensure an aligned and executable supply plan

Partner with internal Operations teams and external manufacturing partners to manage production schedules, priorities, and performance

Collaborate with manufacturing planners, material planners, schedulers, and Operations to align production schedules, material availability, and capacity with the supply plan

Translate demand signals into executable supply plans, balancing service, inventory, and cost across regions

Drive resolution of supply disruptions, capacity constraints, and execution gaps across the manufacturing network

Monitor and improve key performance metrics including OTIF, inventory, and schedule adherence

Prepare and present supply plans, risks, and performance updates to site and divisional leadership

Maintain ERP master data and planning parameters within Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (or comparable systems)

Optimize inventory strategies and working capital across the product portfolio

Identify root causes of performance issues and lead corrective and preventive actions

Continuously evaluate and improve planning processes and collaboration across the supply network

Support cross-functional initiatives and projects impacting supply chain performance

Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and company policies and procedures

Keys to Success

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Technical discipline, or equivalent experience

Experience:

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or operations

Experience supporting manufacturing environments (internal and/or external) preferred

Experience with integrated planning systems and processes

Experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, SAP, or comparable systems

Experience presenting to and influencing site and/or divisional leadership

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI

Excellent communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams

Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities

Strong business acumen with understanding of supply chain trade-offs (service, cost, inventory)

Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, multi-site environment

Familiarity with batch manufacturing environments preferred

Professional certifications (APICS, NPM, etc.) preferred

Project management experience is a plus

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Primarily office-based work environment with standard computer and communication activities

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Michigan is $75,800.00-$113,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.

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