Junior Supply Planner

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a junior Supply Planner for its Supply Chain team. The role optimises processes across planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution, acting as a key liaison between business functions. It uses SAP expertise to drive efficient operations, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver good customer service. The schedule is standard (Monday to Friday) and the work is office-based.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain timely purchase orders, chase, cancel and delay them to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while keeping stock within stocking policies and targets.
• Resolve supply constraints, escalate issues when needed and keep collaborators informed of changes.
• Run root cause analysis on fill-rate misses, agree corrective actions with Demand and Inventory Planners, and run standard work to improve ATP and inventory accuracy.
• Take part in SIOP and S&OE meetings and lead weekly demand and supply meetings, preparing reports and following up on risks and opportunities.
• Hold regular supplier reviews and give input to management boards and PPI events.
• Ensure order-entry forms match quotes and stock authorisations, enter orders into the ERP accurately and on time, and handle customer queries, complaints and returns.
• Follow safety, training and compliance requirements, and lead ad-hoc project tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; no prior supply chain, logistics or manufacturing experience needed.
• Preferred fields: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related.
• APICS certification preferred; SAP certification beneficial but not required.
• Fluent English; additional languages helpful.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Understanding of cGMP and quality management systems.
• Materials management, warehouse operations, inventory control, order processing, procurement and logistics coordination.
• Supply chain metrics and KPI reporting, knowledge of international shipping regulations.

What we offer

• Health and wellbeing benefits, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible arrangements and generous leave, including paid birthday leave and company-paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time and learning through university courses, workshops and mentorship.