Demand Planner II

Work Schedule & Location

Standard (Mon‑Fri). Office Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Mebane, NC. 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 screening.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage 24‑month demand plans for key product portfolios
• Enhance forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Translate market insights into actionable supply chain plans
• Leverage advanced analytics and forecasting tools
• Manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Facilitate demand review meetings
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze market trends, historical data, and business intelligence to create accurate forecasts
• Maintain strong partnerships with Product Management, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing teams
• Optimize inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolescence risk, and ensuring efficient production planning

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred fields of study: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related)
• APICS certification preferred; CSCMP or comparable supply chain certification a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
• Forecasting/demand planning tool experience required (Kinaxis preferred; SAP, Forecast Pro, or similar platforms)
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Experience in S&OP processes and inventory management
• Experience in cross‑functional team collaboration and project management
• Experience using Lean business practices and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Problem‑solving skills with data‑driven decision‑making capability
• English proficiency required; additional languages a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare coverage
• Range of employee benefits
• Employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Company culture emphasizing integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
• Commitment to the mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer
• Diverse, inclusive environment that values varied experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives