• PPA Materials Planning and Inventory Manager

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Chelmsford, MA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    PPA Materials Planning and Inventory Manager:

    The Materials Planning and Inventory Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, change management and daily supervision of all functions and personnel which are responsible for material planning and inventory management. The successful candidate will establish and drive standard work for our materials planning team as well as drive overall PPA inventory management and optimization. The Materials Planning and Inventory Manager is responsible for supporting the goals and objectives of the PPA network, as determined by customer requirements and business priorities. Achieving these goals will require cross-functional leadership and collaboration, and working across multiple sites and functions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead the Materials Planning team and influence cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding performance outcomes in customer delivery and inventory optimization.

    + Foster a culture of integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.

    + Build collaborative relationships across various functions and seniority levels.

    + Resolve customer situations effectively when required.

    + Develop goals, track trends, and implement standard work through effective change management.

    + Report business metrics, set targets, and identify new opportunities.

    + Participate in and support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) efforts to improve customer experience.

    + Coach and mentor colleagues to lead and participate in improvement efforts.

    + Drive consistent practices and standard work for critical responsibilities.

    + Take ownership of Raw Materials Planning across the PPA network.

    + Optimize global inventory throughout the PPA network through analysis, communication and cross-functional collaboration.

    + Take lead in improving and driving the PPA inventory management cadence.

    + Develop processes for consistent supplier communication to support global demand.

    + Share standard methodologies for Materials Planning across the team.

    + Transform inventory data into actionable insights for decision-making.

    + Collaborate with Finance to improve inventory projection capabilities and mitigate Excess & Obsolete Inventory (E&O).

    + Contribute to the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Process.

    + Improve awareness of risks and opportunities in inventory and raw material supply.

    + Support local decision-making on master data parameters with the supply planning team.

    + Improve planning tools and systems for efficiency.

    + Identify and accurate anomalies in materials management processes using Root Cause Analysis and PPI.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

    + 3+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant field.

    + Proficiency in managing and analyzing data in Excel, including advanced pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.

    + Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, finite scheduling, product flow, and inventory planning.

    + Experience with ERP systems like SAP or E1.

    + Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) principles.

    + Strong executive communication and influencing skills.

    + Preferred certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher).

    Benefits:

    We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an innovative, forward-thinking environment with outstanding career and development prospects. Join us and be part of an exciting company culture that values integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

     

    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.