Senior Demand and Supply Planner

A Day in the Life: 

• Informal leader within the team who looks to improve processes, tools, and resources for organization. 

• Provides mentorship and guidance for new hires and less experienced planners and is viewed as a role model leader by peers.  

• Provide input into User Requirement Specifications of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) medication management module and complete User Acceptance Testing if required.  

• Review IRT strategy to ensure it supports the strategic supply plans and that IRT settings are adjusted to optimize the supply and demand.  

• Partners with the Enterprise Project Manager, along with global and site project management teams and/or directly with the customer to inform and proactively share key client data necessary to facilitate an effective supply chain planning cycle.  

• Ensure temperature excursion process is performed as required  

• Establish and maintain financial forecasts and monthly billing processes for assigned complex client projects. 

• To foster a sense of belonging and connection, remote employees are expected to keep their camera on and participate in video calls both internally and externally, as appropriate.  ​ 

As Demonstrated By:  

Project Management  

• Understands the customer’s target market, segmentation, and value proposition. Identifies the client’s needs, distributes those needs, and collects feedback regularly to ensure efforts are meeting their expectation.  

• Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, and organized way. Listens carefully to others to ensure understanding and effective communication. Effectively documents and communicates key findings so that the client or audience understands.  

Keys to Success: 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business/operations management preferred. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience 

• 5 years of supply chain and/or planning experience managing global supply chain design and logistics management, preferably as they relate to clinical program design and execution without degree. 

• 4 years experience accepted with advanced degree. 

• Understanding of clinical supply requirements, phases of clinical development, and the factors that influence study designs preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Requires strong eye for business including the ability to understand the manufacturing process and how cost impacts the overall business. 

• Requires enhanced PC knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) products. 

• Requires interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work in teams including client services, technical, planning, and financial expertise. 

• Requires excellent analytical and organizational skills. 

• APICS certification or equivalent preferred. 

Benefits 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, 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.