**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials **Job Description** Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to help customers find cures, protect the environment, and ensure food safety with impactful work and career support. **Job Title: Buffer and Media Operations Planning Coordinator** Reports to: Manufacturing Planning Supervisor Job Family: Operations Job Sub Family: Operations Scheduling Job Code: OPS.MGPL.A04 Job Track: Full Time Position Location: St. Louis, MO Number of Direct Reports: 0 **Position Summary** The Buffer and Media Operations Planning Coordinator is responsible for supporting various activities within the Buffer and Media Planning Team and improving overall team performance. This role offers the opportunity to work with Quality, Master Production Scheduling, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and PPI. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop and maintain Buffer and Media Operation schedules to ensure flawless execution of production plans. + Monitor capacity and analyze operation performance data to identify areas for improvement. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement process changes and new formulation introductions. + Resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure strict adherence to timelines. + Communicate daily adjustments to all internal partners. + Resolve supply issues by working with in-house partners and/or suppliers. + Review Master Batch Records to ensure raw material accuracy in advance of campaign runs. + Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the production floor when needed. **Frequent Contacts** + Operations leaders and technicians + Quality Specialist + Process Engineer + Training Specialist + Site Quality teams + Supply Chain **Minimum Requirements/Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience. + Proven experience in manufacturing planning or scheduling. + Outstanding organizational and time-management skills. + Strong analytical abilities to optimize formulation processes. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. + Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet high standards. **Other Job Requirements** + Proficiency in Word, Excel, Smartsheet. + Effective written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills. + Good organization, planning, team mentality, and time management skills. + Positive outlook. Apply Today! Join us and contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today at Thermo Fisher Careers. **Physical Requirements** + Ability to move about office locations; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically. + Manipulate light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds. + Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials. + Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods. **Compliance** + Adhere to OHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and supply to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. 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.