Production & Material Planner

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description 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 developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. How will you make an impact? We are looking for a Production & Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Joensuu. In this role, you will help ensure efficient order-delivery process by balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and continuous improvement across our supply chain. What will you do? Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and supply plans. Plan and coordinate material availability to support manufacturing. Monitor inventory levels, production capacity, and resource utilization. Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Customers, and other stakeholders to resolve planning and material issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and data-driven decision-making. Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems. How will you get here? Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. At least two years of experience in production planning, material planning, scheduling, or supply chain planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of inventory management, capacity planning, and manufacturing processes. Experience with Lean methodologies is an advantage. Experience from regulated industries (e.g. medical devices or pharmaceuticals) and knowledge of GMP/FDA requirements is considered an advantage. Strong collaboration and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Fluent in both Finnish and English. In addition to an exciting and versatile role, we offer: Annual bonus scheme and colleague recognition programs. Comprehensive occupational health care and insurance. Agile and mobile working methods. Epassi leisure benefit. Company-sponsored hobby clubs. Opportunities to participate in charity work. Career development through our global organization. Access to extensive learning platforms and professional development programs. Application Apply now via Careers at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations in English. If you have some questions regarding this open role, you may contact the hiring manager, Eva Leppänen, by phone (+358 40 505 4222) on the days listed below: Monday 13.7.2026 between 2 and 3 p.m. Friday 17.7.2026 between 12 and 1 p.m. Wednesday 22.7.2026 between 3 and 5 p.m. Next steps of the recruitment process will happen in August, following the summer holiday period. The position will be filled as soon as the right candidate has been identified. The selected candidate will undergo a pre-employment health examination, including a drug test.