Senior Demand Planner

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Demand Planner at Thermo Fisher Scientific contributing to supply chain excellence and customer success through demand forecasting and inventory optimization.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,400 - $112,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

contribute to supply chain excellence and customer success
developing and managing credible demand signals
work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to create accurate 18-24 month rolling forecasts
manage the monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process
facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align commercial strategies with operational capabilities
analyze historical data, market trends, and customer insights to optimize inventory levels
build effective partnerships to enhance forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement
support new product introductions and manage product lifecycle transitions
provide critical insights for strategic business decisions
implement process improvements and support team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience
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 Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
annual incentive plan bonus
employee assistance and family support programs
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
short- and long-term disability
retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k)
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastingSIOPstatistical forecasting methodologiesanalytical skillsprocess improvementsproduct lifecycle managementforecast accuracyproject managementcross-functional collaboration

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringbusiness acumencommunicationpartnership buildingcontinuous improvementstrategic decision makingorganizational skillscollaborationinsight generation

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeAPICS CPIMAPICS CSCP