Thermo Fisher Scientific

Production Planning Specialist – Supply Chain, Nimes

Thermo Fisher Scientific  •  Nîmes, FR (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

As a Production Planner – Supply Chain Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective execution of production planning and MRP processes to support site operations and customer service objectives.

You will be responsible for maintaining planning master data, ensuring alignment between demand and supply, and providing structured operational visibility. This role operates with a moderate level of autonomy and requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration across functions.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & MRP Execution

  • Execute daily/weekly production planning activities in SAP (MRP)
  • Maintain and adjust planning parameters to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and capacity
  • Monitor and resolve MRP exceptions and planning constraints

Master Data Management

  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, safety stocks)
  • Identify and correct inconsistencies impacting supply chain performance

Operational Visibility & Reporting

  • Provide accurate and timely reporting on planning performance and risks
  • Support decision-making through structured and data-driven insights
  • Maintain clear documentation and traceability of actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service teams
  • Support product lifecycle activities, including new product introductions and transitions
  • Contribute to regular SCM and operational meetings

Execution & Continuous Improvement

  • Take ownership of assigned planning topics and drive resolution
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, MRP, and data quality
  • Contribute to KPI tracking and performance improvement actions
  • Update and maintain procedures to reflect various updates and projects, Work in an ISO certified IVD sector

Risk Management & Escalation

  • Identify supply and planning risks proactively
  • Escalate issues appropriately with clear recommendations and mitigation plans

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
  • 4–5 years of experience mandatory in production planning or supply chain
  • Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment
  • SAP MRP knowledge and Master Data Governance experience
  • Professional English and French proficiency
  • Analytical mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with planning or procurement tools (e.g., SAP or Sage or other)
  • Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes (P2P, S&OP)
  • Experience in regulated environments (e.g., ISO, IVD, medical devices)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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