Materials Planner II

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world

Job Description

The Material Planner position reports to the Manager, Material Planning and performs various purchasing assignments to procure supplies, raw materials and equipment vital for the operation of the organization, based on MRP or actual customer orders. The material planning role will follow established procedures, practices and policies to contact vendors, obtain quotations, examine bids, place purchase orders and expedite and monitor delivery of the corresponding material under minimal direction. The Material Planner will exercise informed judgment and build solid understanding of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at a price consistent with the required quality and quantity. Analysis of data will be required to drive evaluation of opportunities of moderate scope. The successful candidate will show initiative and responsibility, act proactively and seek possible solutions for issues before raising.

Key Responsibilities:

Generates purchase orders for approved purchase requisitions, and raw material to support production per MRP.
Reviews and resolves daily internal purchasing problems and shortages within their commodity and ensures communication to cross functional teams.
Reschedules Purchase Orders as required.
Supports major cost reduction programs.
Returns non-conforming inventory items to vendors within their commodity.
Resolves discrepant invoice issues in a timely manner.
Confers with suppliers concerning late, on-time and early deliveries. Participates in supplier performance reviews within their commodity.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1 -2 years related experience in planning, procurement or buying.
• Ability to use a PC with Microsoft Office software, proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Ability to perform data entry into an ERP system such as Oracle.
• Well organized and must have both good written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative with Employees in various functional areas
• Regularly engages with Production leads and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Demand Planning, R&D Engineering, Accounts Payable and Document Services. Occasionally interacts with Marketing/Sales, and Finance. Builds stable working relationships internally.

Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $65,000.00-$78,000.00.

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