Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II

Manufacturing Planner

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling production activities to ensure optimal material flow, on-time delivery, and efficient resource utilization. This role plays a key part in improving performance metrics such as OTIF, Backorder, Schedule Attainment, and Utilization, while proactively identifying risks and driving solutions with minimal supervision.

Location: Lenexa, Kansas, US - Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Employment Type: Full-Time | Internal / External

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over $1B invested annually in R&D, we empower our teams to turn science into meaningful impact across healthcare, environmental safety, and beyond.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor production and material flow to support on-time delivery
• Support Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and material requirements planning
• Own and monitor KPIs including OTIF, Backorder, Safety Stock, and material shortages
• Partner with Material Planners and Order Management to address shortages and expedite orders
• Identify inventory risks and present during S&OP meetings
• Analyze root causes of stockouts and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Support new product introductions and capacity planning activities
• Attend daily management stand-ups and provide planning status updates
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a subject matter expert in supply chain planning, including SAP and reporting tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, data science, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of production planning or related experience
• ERP experience preferred (SAP strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific values (Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, Innovation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Degree in supply chain, science, or engineering
• 2+ years of planning experience in SAP or other ERP systems

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environment
• Occasional walking to production areas (PPE required)
• Prolonged sitting or standing; occasional lifting up to 10 lbs

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.