Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II in Adelaide, Australia

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.)

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for coordinating and planning the production schedule to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes as well as assisting with site inventory control and purchasing activities.

This role involves collaborating with various departments, including production, procurement, quality and engineering to ensure materials and resources are available and production goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning

• Effective and precise material planning with focus on customer needs, inventory targets and manufacturing capacities

• Analyze production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks

• Help to complete routine review and recalculations of material and product replenishment criteria considering historic consumption, volatility and marketing intelligence

• As required provide timely information to customer service, marketing, and sales team as to manufactured product availability

Inventory Control

• Ensure raw material inventory levels are optimized and expiry level is maintained within targets

• Supervise assigned inventory levels, perform physical counts of inventory, and reconcile actual stock counts to SAP reports.

• Perform Cycle Counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Purchasing

• Provide regular assistance in Procurement / Purchasing

• Assist in ensuring that all required materials, products and services are procured in a timely, resourceful manner and resolve any issues with suppliers

• Review order acknowledgements and invoices (particularly Oxoid and Remel) to confirm acceptance of shelf life and pricing

• Help in coordinating supplier adherence to agreed terms utilising vendor non-conformance procedures where appropriate

• Complete reporting and update metrics in a timely manner and in the agreed format

• Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) activities (including RCCMs and JDIs) as appropriate and utilises continuous improvement methodologies in daily work.

• Perform related duties as required and/or assigned to contribute to the efficient operation of the team and business

Frequent Contacts:

Internal

• Production Teams

• Procurement Team

• Quality and Regulatory teams

• Accounts Payable / Receivable

• Customer Service and Commercial teams

External

• Oxoid (Basingstoke), Remel (Dartford), Freight Forwarders

• Other international, national and local suppliers

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications & Experience

• Shown experience as a Manufacturing Planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of production planning concepts, lean manufacturing and plan for every part

• Proficiency in using production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP systems).

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• High attention to detail

• Strong numerical skills

• Ability to work optimally under pressure and meet targets

Other Important Information

• Appreciation/understanding of microbiology products is desirable

• Experience in purchasing and procurement will be helpful

• This position typically operates in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Other Job Requirements:

• Actively participate in EHS system by adhering to policies, reporting hazards and encourages others to do so to ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment

• Active involvement in PPI as a daily way of working

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

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.