Global Demand Planner
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
As a Demand Planner II on our Supply Chain team, you'll develop and manage 24-month demand plans for key product portfolios. You'll 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, you'll 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.
Job description
In this role, you'll manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, facilitate demand review meetings, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. You'll 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
- Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree 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
- CSCMP or comparable supply chain certification a plus
- 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 using Lean business practices and continuous improvement methodologies
- 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
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.