Material Planner II

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Material Planner II to join its team and contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. The role coordinates planning and procurement of raw materials and packaging components to support manufacturing schedules, and manages mid-to-high impact supply and planning issues, weighing alternatives and driving timely resolution across suppliers and internal partners. The schedule is standard, Monday to Friday, in an office setting.

Key responsibilities

• Review MRP action messages and material requirements, assessing shortages, excesses and timing risks and taking timely follow-up actions.
• Investigate complex or recurring planning exceptions, evaluate supply and schedule options and coordinate resolutions within delegated authority.
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and update delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Coordinate raw material and packaging component availability with suppliers and internal teams to support manufacturing plans.
• Monitor open orders, supplier commitments and deliveries, following up on late, short or at-risk deliveries and escalating unresolved impacts.
• Negotiate delivery recovery plans or schedule adjustments with suppliers and partner with manufacturing, warehouse, quality and other functions to resolve material availability and transaction issues.
• Maintain and update SAP material master data and MRP parameters in line with controls and approvals.
• Review, update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect current materials planning processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or another related field.
• APICS certification or other supply chain certifications preferred.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and SOPs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and English verbal and written communication.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and MRP principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros).
• Experience in materials planning, purchasing, inventory management or a manufacturing environment.