Sr. Manager of Materials Planning

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work. You will help customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment, and ensure food safety. Your work will have a real-world impact. You will also receive support to achieve your career goals.

Biological Chemicals Division

How will we make an impact?

The Senior Manager, Materials Planning is responsible for managing the supply of raw materials for BCD through process development and compliance. They will ensure the master schedule and materials delivery plan are carried out. To do this, they will lead the creation and implementation of supply strategies, process improvements, and system enhancements needed to maintain clear visibility of incoming supply aligned with demand. This role will work with multiple departments to solve problems, inspire change, and achieve lasting results. They will also communicate directly with senior leadership on the overall material supply status.

What will we do?

• Implement and maintain processes that monitor and ensure the chemical solvent and component raw material supply meets demand requirements.
• Identify and address supply constraints in advance.
• Build and complete strategies that maintain stable supply through inventory optimization.
• Institute processes that ensure full use of the various systems covering planning and procurement. Introduce new tools and reporting mechanisms to monitor the supply and demand horizon.
• As a subject matter expert, collaborate with and influence key partners in sourcing, planning, and production.
• May engage directly with critical suppliers to resolve supply constraints while applying a tiered structure for blocking issues.
• Must be agile in realigning roles and responsibilities of team members to meet the current business demands.

How will we get here?

Education

Minimum required education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or another related subject area in business management.

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain operations.
• Proven capability in handling several tasks under strict time constraints.
• Proven skill in collaborating effectively within an international company across various divisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization.
• Committed, able to get results with intensity, demonstrating confidence, conviction, and collaboration to innovate new strategies and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, typically initiating own tasks with input/mentorship from manager.
• Strong communicator, able to influence and resolve issues pragmatically.
• Influential, charismatic, and data-driven, especially with decision makers and operational teams.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$194,950.00.

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