Materials Planner ll

About the role

• Work Schedule
• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse

About the role

Materials Planner II

Location: Miami, Oklahoma | Full-Time | On-Site

Build Your Career. Keep Manufacturing Moving. Make an Impact.

Are you someone who enjoys staying organized, solving problems, and making sure everything is in the right place at the right time? Do you have experience in inventory management, purchasing, materials coordination, supply chain, or manufacturing operations?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for a Materials Planner II to join our team in Miami, Oklahoma!

In this role, you'll help keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly by making sure the materials needed for production are available when and where they're needed. You'll work with different teams, solve supply challenges, and help improve the way we plan and manage inventory.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What You'll Do

As a Materials Planner II, you'll play an important role in keeping our manufacturing operations supplied, organized, and ready to meet production and customer needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Keep materials flowing: Plan and coordinate the materials needed for manufacturing to help production stay on schedule and meet customer commitments.
• Stay ahead of shortages: Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and upcoming production needs to identify potential supply issues before they impact operations.
• Work with a great team: Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and suppliers to coordinate material needs and resolve supply challenges.
• Use data to make decisions: Work with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and inventory reports to track materials, analyze trends, and make informed planning decisions.
• Solve problems: Identify material shortages, excess inventory, delivery delays, and other supply challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate information: Keep inventory records, planning data, and system information organized and up to date.
• Support business planning: Help coordinate material requirements with production schedules, demand forecasts, and broader supply chain planning activities.
• Make things better: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain efficiency.
• Support quality and safety: Follow company procedures, safety standards, and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Education and Experience

You can qualify through any ONE of the following combinations

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Associate's degree with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience
• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Experience or working knowledge in inventory management, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations preferred
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort working with numbers, inventory reports, spreadsheets, and computer systems
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments and suppliers

Additional Experience That's a Plus

• Previous experience in materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain coordination
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including FDA, cGMP, or ISO requirements
• Familiarity with master production scheduling (MPS), distribution requirements planning (DRP), or sales and operations planning (S&OP)
• APICS certification or Lean/Six Sigma training
• Experience supporting inventory optimization or continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, on-site position at our Miami, Oklahoma manufacturing location.
• Most work is performed in a manufacturing-support or office environment, with occasional visits to production, warehouse, or controlled areas.
• Employees must follow applicable safety, quality, GMP, and PPE requirements.
• The role involves extended computer use and occasional standing or walking through operational areas.
• Some schedule flexibility or overtime may be needed based on business requirements.

Your Work Matters Here

• At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do more than manage inventory and materials. You'll help ensure our manufacturing teams have what they need to produce products that support important scientific and healthcare applications around the world.
• Whether your background is in materials planning, inventory management, purchasing, or manufacturing operations, this could be an opportunity to put your experience to work while continuing to grow your career.
• Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our Miami, Oklahoma team in making the world healthier, cleaner and safer.