Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAdherence 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 About us: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. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Location/Division Specific Information This role is a full-time permanent role based within our Adelaide site. It does not have any shift working, overtime or on call requirements. The role does require manual handling capabilities of up to 25kg. About the Role: The Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler is primarily responsible for co-ordinating 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 capacitiesAnalyze production capacity and identify potential bottlenecksHelp to complete routine review and recalculations of material and product replenishment criteria considering historic consumption, volatility and marketing intelligenceAs 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 targetsSupervise assigned inventory levels, perform physical counts of inventory, and reconcile actual stock counts to SAP reportsPerform Cycle Counts to maintain inventory accuracy Purchasing: Provide regular assistance in Procurement / PurchasingAssist in ensuring that all required materials, products and services are procured in a timely, resourceful manner and resolve any issues with suppliersReview order acknowledgements and invoices (particularly Oxoid and Remel) to confirm acceptance of shelf life and pricingHelp in co-ordinating supplier adherence to agreed terms utilising vendor non-conformance procedures where appropriateComplete reporting and update metrics in a timely manner and in the agreed formatParticipate 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 businessWork collaboratively with teams in Production, Procurement, Quality & Regulatory, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Commercial and Customer ServicesWork with our external providers: Oxoid (Basingstoke), Remel (Dartford), Freight Forwarders and other international, national and local suppliersKeys to Success: Skills and Experience: Demonstrated industry work experience as a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler within a similar role within a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of production planning concepts, lean manufacturing and plan for every part and proficiency using production planning software and tools (e.g., SAP or other ERP systems)Experienced in Procurement and Inventory within a manufacturing environmentEffective communication and interpersonal skills - both written and verbalStrong organizational and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail and strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work optimally under pressure and maintain a focus to meet set targets or KPI'sActively participate in the EHS system by adhering to policies, reporting hazards and encourages others to do so to ensure a safe and healthy workplace environmentActive involvement in continuous improvement as a daily way of workingAppreciation/understanding of microbiology products is desirableExperience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Benefits: Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.Health & Wellbeing:Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.Flexibility:Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.Extra Leave:Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.Charitable Giving & Volunteering:Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.Learning & Development:Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender EqualityOur Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! 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.