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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Client Service Associate and Planner

Production Planning & SchedulingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeWhitby, ON, Canada$65.8k - $84.6k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced degree with no prior experience, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in manufacturing planning or scheduling, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in enterprise resource planning and materials requirements planning systems such as SAP or Oracle.
  • Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including the ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications such as Power BI.
  • Experience with inventory management, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and resource constraints.
  • Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • A proven record of implementing process improvements and optimizing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize production planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Balance customer demands with manufacturing capabilities while maintaining optimal inventory levels and production efficiency.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred fields of study include Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP) or similar supply chain certifications are preferred.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FDA regulations, preferably in pharmaceutical or medical device environments.

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Thermo Fisher Scientific makes and sells the instruments, chemicals, consumables and lab services that drug companies, hospitals, universities and industrial labs use for research, testing and production. Its products cover work from gene sequencing and protein analysis to diagnostic tests and lab freezers, and its distribution arm ships supplies to labs worldwide. Drug developers also hire it to run clinical trials and to manufacture medicines under contract. It earns money from consumables that labs buy again and again, along with instrument sales, service contracts and outsourcing fees. The company traces its roots to Thermo Electron, founded in 1956, which merged with Fisher Scientific in 2006, and it is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
1956

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