Manager, Materials Planning

Manager, Materials Planning Thermo Fisher Scientific - 3.4 Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time $101,300 - $135,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Managerial strategic planning Microsoft Excel 6 years Oracle Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering Presentation software Supplier management Engineering Materials management in logistics Production inventory management English Bachelor's degree in business administration Certified Supply Chain Professional Team development Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Team management Industrial Engineering Vendor relationship management Vendor negotiation Business Administration Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Six Sigma CPIM Manufacturing SAP ERP Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Business Leadership Implementing cost-saving initiatives Manufacturing company experience Supply Chain Management Communication skills Master data management Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration Bachelor's degree in supply chain management Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply chain process improvement Excel data analysis Supply chain planning Stakeholder management Full Job Description 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.

DESCRIPTION

Join us as a Materials Planning Manager to ensure critical materials are available to support our manufacturing operations. In this key role, you'll lead and develop a team of Material Planners while leveraging advanced ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory management and supply chain efficiency. You'll collaborate across functions to maintain master data accuracy, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your strategic planning and leadership will directly support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through innovative scientific solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain roles within manufacturing environments

Preferred Fields of Study:

Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field Professional certifications preferred: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), ISM CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, ASCP, or similar) Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, material requirements planning, and supply chain processes Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools Experience leading and developing teams in a supply chain environment Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Proven track record of inventory optimization and cost reduction Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights for

S&OE/SIOP

meetings Experience with master data management and system integrity maintenance Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams English language proficiency required Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $101,300.00-$135,000.00. 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