Inventory Planner II

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Location/Division Specific Information

This on-site role in Tarrytown, NY, involves executing customer-specific inventory optimization tasks. Responsibilities include data analytics, inventory planning and sourcing, process excellence, conducting Business Reviews, and generating metrics and related reports.

How will you make an impact?

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.

What will you do?

• Establish and implement inventory plans to ensure appropriate levels for customer operations. Ensure inventory plans meet or exceed SLAs.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to achieve profitability, customer service, and optimize inventory program.
• Collaborate with the Site Leadership team on implementing changes resulting from analysis.
• Ensure monthly reporting and subsequent follow-up using Inventory Management System, COGNOS, PowerBI, Velocity, etc.
• Mentor site team on Best Practices.
• Identify and develop new planning tools in conjunction with the supply chain team.
• Analyze and review supplier lead times and evaluate if stocking requests are recommended.
• Develop and maintain site-specific metrics.
• Prepare Business Reviews as needed
• Schedule and ensure timely completion of annual physical inventory and quarterly cycle counts at customer sites
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Develop training materials and train colleagues on inventory management procedures and standard methodologies.
• Work effectively with a diverse cross-functional team.
• Deploy Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies in problem solving
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

How will you get here?

Education

• BS/BA degree in Inventory Management, Material Planning, Operations, or related field; job-related experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• APICS certification preferred.

Experience

• Experience in a laboratory setting or services preferred.
• 2+ years of equivalent experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Possesses strong analytical abilities to problem solve, make timely decisions, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment
• Maintains confidentiality for both customer and company information.
• Highly organized with a track record of meeting project deadlines.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work at the customer locations. Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.)
• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may need to be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and/or safety glasses.
• May be required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally. May use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs
• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.)
• Flexibility to work overtime or operate independently, as needed.

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!

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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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $56,100.00–$75,000.00.

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