Sr Demand Planner

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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.

Location/Division-Specific Information:

This is an onsite position. 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 screen.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Sr. Demand Planner at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will contribute to supply chain excellence and customer success. You will be responsible for developing and managing credible demand signals and working closely with internal stakeholders and customers to create accurate 18-24-month rolling forecasts. Managing the monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, you will facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align commercial strategies with operational capabilities.

You will analyze historical data, market trends, and customer insights to optimize inventory levels while maintaining high service levels. Through regular engagement with commercial teams and customers, you will build effective partnerships to enhance forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement. You will also support new product introductions, manage product lifecycle transitions, and provide critical insights for strategic business decisions.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute meaningfully by ensuring the reliable supply of products that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will implement process improvements, support team members, and contribute to the organization's operational excellence initiatives.

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience and at least 5 years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred
• Strong proficiency in statistical forecasting methodologies and SIOP/IBP processes
• Experience with ERP systems and the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Advanced analytical skills with the 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 the pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
• Knowledge of Power BI and Salesforce.com preferred
• Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and mentoring skills
• Experience facilitating meetings and driving consensus across stakeholder groups

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, 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!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $84,400.00–$112,500.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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