
Supply Chain Planner III
Required skills
- Supply Chain Planner
- demand planning
- inventory optimization
- S&OP
- ERP/MRP systems
- Excel
- BI platforms
- risk mitigation
- supply chain performance
- process improvements
Nice to have
- value stream mapping
- network optimization
Role summary
The Supply Chain Planner III role at Thornton is responsible for leading planning and procurement strategies to ensure material availability and alignment with long-term demand. This position involves optimizing inventory, identifying supply and capacity risks, maintaining accurate planning data, and driving process improvements. The planner will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to support a reliable and efficient supply chain, manage critical suppliers, resolve cross-functional constraints, and mentor junior team members. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in supply chain planning, and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data tools.
- Lead end-to-end supply chain performance across multiple, high-complexity value streams.
- Perform advanced scenario planning and proactively develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply, demand, and capacity variability
- Support inventory strategies, including stocking policies and network optimization, to balance service, cost, and working capital
- Own and deliver value stream inputs from stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and recommendations
- Proactively manage critical suppliers and long lead-time materials, driving risk reduction, and continuity of supply
- Resolve complex cross-functional constraints by evaluating trade-offs across service, cost, and operational efficiency
- Mentor and guide junior value stream planners and team members
- Identify, prioritize, and implement structural and process improvements to enhance supply chain performance and scalability
- Manage value streams with significant financial impact, ensuring alignment with revenue, margin, and inventory targets
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or a related field
- Supply chain experience is required, along with an understanding of supply chain planning processes, including demand planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP.
- Strong critical-thinking and adaptability skills, with the ability to understand operations, assess challenges, and make effective decisions in a changing environment.
- Analytical capabilities and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data tools (e.g., Excel, BI platforms)
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across the Mettler Toledo
- Global recognition for the quality of our products and services
For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.
Job Reference #
23674Preferred Location
Massachusetts BillericaJob Type
Full-timeLegal Entity
THOR Bedford MOPO 900 Middlesex Turnpike Billerica, MA 01821 United States +1 (781) 301-8600Similar roles
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