Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will ensure the timely availability of materials required for the production of high-precision electron microscopes and spectroscopy systems. You will play a key role in balancing material availability, inventory levels, and production demands in a dynamic, international manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage material requirements based on production forecasts and customer orders
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of components and raw materials
- Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock to meet service and cost targets
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Logistics teams
- Proactively mitigate supply risks
- Manage master data in ERP/MRP systems
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain function
- Support new product introduction (NPI) projects from a planning perspective
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain (preferably in manufacturing environment)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Good understanding of inventory management principles
- Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment
- Fluent in English and Czech/Slovak (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
- Experience in high-tech, electronics, or precision manufacturing industry
- Knowledge of lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies
- APICS/CPIM certification
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge scientific technology
- International and collaborative working environment
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements