Demand Planner II at Thermo Fisher

Job Title

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.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop and manage 24-month demand plans for key product portfolios
• Enhance forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Translate market insights into actionable supply chain plans
• Leverage advanced analytics and forecasting tools
• Manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Facilitate demand review meetings
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze market trends, historical data, and business intelligence to create accurate forecasts
• Maintain strong partnerships with Product Management, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing teams
• Optimize inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolescence risk, and ensuring efficient production planning.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field)
• APICS certification preferred
• CSCMP or comparable supply chain certification a plus

Experience:

• Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
• Forecasting/ demand planning tool experience required (Kinaxis preferred; SAP, Forecast Pro, or similar platforms)
• Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI
• Experience in S&OP processes and inventory management
• Experience in cross-functional team collaboration and project management
• Experience using Lean business practices and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making capability
• English proficiency required; additional languages a plus

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!