Customers globally rely on our extensive range of products and services—from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.The Supply chain director will be responsible for developing and implementing demand/supply planning strategy and activities across key categories and suppliers. They will collaborate with internal divisions and category teams to develop short-medium-long-term demand plans/forecasts and work with suppliers on supply planning (capacity, materials, etc.) activities. They will set up a process to collate demand forecasts and plans from all divisions within Thermo Fisher and create a consolidated demand signal for the suppliers. The person will also work with the suppliers to identify supply-related risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with procurement.**Key Responsibilities**:**Planning and Strategy development**- Collaborate with internal divisions/business units and Procurement Category teams to develop long-term (3-5 Year) capacity plans, medium-term (12-18 month) demand forecasts and short-term (6-12 month) commitment plans- Set up a process to consolidate demand plans and forecasts from various divisions into a single demand signal for Thermo Fisher- Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing site leaders on supply planning activities, and drive/facilitate allocation across divisions- Define and get alignment on tactical planning parameters (MOQs, frozen planning windows etc.)- Develop material requirements based on consolidated demand signals for suppliers**Risk Management**- Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to identify supply related risks- Facilitate the development of supply risk mitigation strategies in concert with category management teams and partner with site leaders to handle material shortage issues- Coordinate with site partners to address any deliveries delays and shortages**Data Analysis and Reporting**- Develop dashboards for periodic report outs for division leads and external manufacturing partners- Perform data reporting via Excel, Microsoft Project, other reporting softwares- Perform data gathering from multiple sources (E1, EDW, Hyperion, Oracle R12, Cognos, others)**Qualifications**:**Minimum Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field- 8+ years of validated experience in supply chain planning, manufacturing, supply chain analytics, or supply chain risk management- Experience in production planning and capacity management policies and procedures, the capability to evaluate capacity models, smooth production loads and identify and overcome constraints- Proven understanding of manufacturing concepts and principles, finite scheduling, product flow, data management, and S&OP- Highly proficient in handling and analyzing data in Excel; complex pivot tables & reporting, power query, sophisticated charting, data analysis- Ability to demonstrate influencing skills, judgment, tact- Strong communication and organization skills**Preferred Qualifications**:- Experience supporting the creation of processes outside an ERP environment and integrating them into the environment- Certified in production and inventory management, supply chain management, or Project management; APICS CPIM, CSCP, Project management PMP, or ISM CPSM- Planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment using MRP/ERP tools (Made2Manage, Oracle, SAP, JDE, server-based systems)**Benefits**:We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, 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."Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one global team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
