Demand Planning Manager – Center of Excellence

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Demand Planning CoE Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific driving standardization and improvement in demand planning capabilities. Lead teams in forecasting, analytics, and governance within the organization.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNorth Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the Demand Planning CoE strategy, roadmap, and operating model
Establish standardized processes, templates, and policies across regions/businesses
Drive governance and adherence to demand planning standards and KPIs
Improve forecast accuracy, bias, and error metrics
Develop and deploy statistical forecasting models and methodologies
Implement and optimize end-to-end demand planning processes within S&OP cycles
Identify gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning teams
Partner with IT and digital teams to implement and enhance planning tools (Kinaxis)
Build advanced analytics and reporting to generate actionable insights
Train and mentor regional demand planners
Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field required
7+ years’ experience within Demand Planning, Demand Planning Excellence required
Deep domain expertise in demand planning
Strong understanding of demand planning proficiencies such as statistical modeling, event and promotional modeling, business driver correlation and product life cycle management
Experience leading a cross-functional SIOP processes and stakeholder engagement
Experience leading projects and driving continuous improvements with a disciplined approach
Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification preferred
Demand planning Software experience and/or implementation (Kinaxis Rapid Response, FPRO, Demantra or similar) is a requirement
Demonstrated change management experience and ability to lead through change and rapid growth.
Strategic problem solver and planner
Influential leader with the ability to work across functions and a culturally diverse organization.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytic skills.
Able to translate data insights into business outcomes, recommendation and decisions.
Experience in the Life Science or Medical Device industry preferred
APICS certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningstatistical forecastingstatistical modelingevent modelingpromotional modelingbusiness driver correlationproduct life cycle managementSIOP processescontinuous improvementanalytics

Soft Skills

change managementstrategic problem solvinginfluential leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsmentoringstakeholder engagementcross-functional collaborationtraining

Certifications

Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black BeltAPICS certification