Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.

Position Summary

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.

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.