Demand Planner

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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:
As a Demand Planner II on our Supply Chain team youll develop and manage 24-month demand plans for key product portfolios. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance forecast accuracy optimize inventory levels and ensure customer satisfaction. Working at the intersection of commercial strategy and operational execution youll translate market insights into actionable supply chain plans while leveraging advanced analytics and forecasting tools to support our mission of making the world healthier cleaner and safer.

In this role youll manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes facilitate demand review meetings and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Youll analyze market trends historical data and business intelligence to create accurate forecasts while maintaining strong partnerships with Product Management Commercial Finance and Manufacturing teams. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing inventory levels reducing excess and obsolescence risk and ensuring efficient production planning.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree/Diploma plus 2 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Business Administration or related field
APICS certification preferred
Proficiency in demand planning systems (SAP Forecast Pro Kinaxis or similar platforms)
Advanced analytical skills with expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting techniques
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI
Clear verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
Experience in S&OP processes and inventory management
Experience in cross-functional team collaboration and project management
Experience in life sciences medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Ability to work in a matrix organization
Problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making capability
English proficiency required; additional languages a plus