Senior Inventory Planner at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Scientific InstrumentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Accreditation in Supply Chain Management, such as APICS CPIM (advantage)
  • Proven experience in global inventory management or supply chain in manufacturing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proven track record to work collaboratively
  • Effective time management and delivery to deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor global inventory plans based on forecasts and historical data
  • Collaborate with the Manufacturing team to adjust raw material orders
  • Incorporate promotional activities into inventory planning
  • Maintain compliance with inventory policy and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure accuracy of MRP and IT systems
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers
  • Negotiate delivery schedules and identify improvement opportunities
  • Ensure timely product delivery to meet inventory needs
  • Coordinate closely with Procurement and Inventory Control teams
  • Manage day-to-day orders and deliveries
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excesses
  • Implement inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels
  • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to maintain product quality standards
  • Provide crucial metrics to Executive Management
  • Analyze inventory data to identify trends and improvements
  • Prepare and present reports on inventory status and supplier performance
  • Ensure accurate reporting with Finance
  • Find opportunities for process improvements in inventory management
  • Implement guidelines to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Skills

Inventory Planning
MRP
Forecasting
Purchase Order Management
Supplier Coordination
Procurement
Data Analysis
Supply Chain Management
ERP Systems

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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