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Materials Planning Supervisor

Work Schedule: First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions: Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Location: This is a fully onsite position based at our Madison, WI site. Relocation assistance WILL be provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

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.

The Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) at Thermo Fisher Scientific provides a broad portfolio of instruments, software, and services that support a wide range of laboratory, production, and field applications. Our solutions are used by customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, government, environmental, and industrial markets to advance research, improve productivity, and drive innovation. At the Madison, Wisconsin site, our teams design and manufacture advanced spectroscopy instrumentation used by scientists around the world for research, materials science, energy, and industrial applications.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Materials Planning Supervisor and contribute to operational excellence across our organization. In this key position you will lead and develop a team of planners while managing on time delivery. You will be working with cross-functional teams, ensure timely order scheduling and be a key contact related to Madison, WI site communications related to order planning. Your oversight will directly impact our ability to serve customers in their mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

What Will You Do?

• Lead On Time To Promise (OTTP) data analysis, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize delivery performance.
• Lead and develop the Materials Planning team, balance workloads effectively, coach team members toward their goals, and ensure consistent execution of planning activities.
• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive planning excellence.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Manufacturing Supervisors, Supply Planning, and Product Managers to implement process improvements and enhance planning efficiency.
• Serve as the primary planning representative for the Madison, WI site in weekly and monthly leadership meetings, providing insights on order status and site operations.
• Other duties as assigned to support Madison Supply Chain and /or Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in supervisory or team leadership in a manufacturing environment. Educational equivalency may be considered
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Industry certifications preferred (APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher)
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms)
• Experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations
• Advanced analytical and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power BI
• Demonstrated expertise in optimizing and improving planning processes
• Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, finite scheduling, and supply chain planning
• cGMP knowledge and experience in regulated manufacturing environments
• Excellent project management and organizational capabilities
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills may be considered
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work flexible schedules based on business requirements

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Wisconsin is $84,400.00$126,550.00.

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