Demand Planner II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring for a Demand Planning role based in Pittsburgh, PA or Mebane, NC. You will develop 24-month demand plans, optimize inventory, and translate market insights into actionable supply chain strategies. Strong analytical skills and experience with Kinaxis, SAP, Power BI, and S&OP are essential.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with APICS or CSCMP certifications considered a plus. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (minimum).
• APICS certification preferred.
• CSCMP or comparable supply chain certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 BI to create forecasts.
• Maintain strong partnerships with Product Management, Commercial, Finance and Manufacturing teams.
• Optimize inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolescence risk, and ensure efficient production planning.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP

Forecast Pro

Power BI

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Mebane, NC. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 140,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.