Senior Demand and Supply Manager

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Description:

• Contribute to supply chain excellence and customer success
• Develop and manage credible demand signals in collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers
• Create and maintain accurate 1824 month rolling demand forecasts
• Lead and manage the monthly Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align commercial strategies with operational capabilities
• Analyze historical data market trends and customer insights to optimize inventory levels while maintaining high service levels
• Engage regularly with commercial teams and customers to build effective partnerships and improve forecast accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and outcomes
• Support new product introductions and manage product lifecycle transitions
• Provide critical insights to support strategic business decisions
• Implement process improvements support team members and contribute to operational excellence initiatives

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of experience in demand planning forecasting or supply chain
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management Operations Management Engineering or Business Administration
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred
• Strong proficiency in statistical forecasting methodologies and SIOP/IBP processes
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite (Excel PowerPoint Word)
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement
• Experience with demand planning software (Demantra Kinaxis or similar tools)
• Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and reducing bias
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
• Knowledge of Power BI and preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required
• Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and mentoring skills
• Experience facilitating meetings and driving consensus across stakeholder groups