Inventory Control Specialist III - Supply Chain
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Plainville, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $71k–$106k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Plainville, MA. Develop and implement sophisticated inventory control procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, FDA / GMP
- Base pay
- $71k–$106k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $90k–$157k. This one lists $71k–$106k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 28 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 28% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$157k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 71%
- Automation 71%
- Robotics 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
- Root cause 29%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Plainville
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Full description from Thermo Fisher ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓APICS certification or other inventory management certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
- ✓Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management software
- ✓Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- ✓Experience coordinating cycle count programs and reconciling inventory discrepancies
- ✓Knowledge of inventory control principles and standard methodologies
- ✓Ability to develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices
- ✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration
- ✓Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and lean principles
- ✓Ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable recommendations
- ✓Project management experience preferred
- ✓Knowledge of regulatory compliance
requirements
in inventory management
- ✓Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs as required
- ✓Proficiency in English required; additional language skills are valued
Education
- ✓Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in inventory control or related supply chain functions in a GMP environment
- ✓Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- ✓A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- ✓Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- ✓At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- ✓Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- ✓Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Warehouse
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Schedule
5 days a week - Monday - Friday
4 days in office, 1 day remote
Description
Join our collaborative team as an Inventory Controls Specialist III, where you'll contribute to ensuring optimal inventory management across operations. You'll develop and implement sophisticated inventory control procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Working with teams across the organization, you'll analyze data trends, coordinate cycle count programs, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs. This role offers opportunities to leverage your expertise in supporting our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.