Senior Manager, Demand Planning – SIOP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Manager of Demand Planning at Thermo Fisher Scientific enhancing supply chain processes. Leading a team of demand planners and collaborating across functions to ensure customer satisfaction.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • California, Maryland, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join our team as a Senior Manager of Demand Planning and play an important role in advancing our supply chain excellence.
You'll lead and develop a team of demand planners while serving as a key advisor on customer demand plans and forecasting.
In this position, you'll collaborate across functions to optimize inventory management, improve forecast accuracy, and strengthen customer relationships.
Working closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Support teams, you'll develop and implement effective demand planning strategies that ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
You'll lead SIOP/IBP processes, implement improvement initiatives, and use data analytics to make informed decisions that impact our operations.
This role offers the opportunity to enhance our supply chain processes while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in supply chain with demonstrated expertise in demand planning and forecasting
Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field
Supply Chain certifications (APICS, CPIM) highly valued
3+ years of people management experience leading and developing teams preferred
Comprehensive knowledge in demand/supply planning, preferably in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical industries
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with statistical forecasting, CRM concepts, and inventory optimization
Demonstrated success in process improvement and change management
Thorough understanding of data analysis and interpretation
Leadership capabilities with success influencing across organizations
Effective communication and presentation skills
Experience in GMP or regulated environments preferred
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
Project management capabilities managing multiple concurrent initiatives
Willingness to travel (10-15% including international)
Knowledge of SIOP/IBP processes and best practices
Experience with budget and revenue management
Problem-solving skills with ability to address complex situations
History of improving forecast accuracy and meeting business objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastinginventory managementdata analyticsstatistical forecastingprocess improvementchange managementbudget managementrevenue managementSIOP/IBP processes

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentation skillsrelationship buildingproblem-solvinginfluencingteam developmentcollaborationorganizational skillsproject management

Certifications

APICSCPIM