Job Description

　　The Sales & Operations Planner III serves as the subject matter expert for demand planning, network optimization, and capacity planning while supporting various projects, including monthly demand plans, consumption models, network and production strategy optimization, integration of new business, and new product launches. This individual will drive actions to improve key metric results. The successful candidate will have five or more years of demand and supply experience in a manufacturing environment. This individual will also have end to end supply expertise, demonstrate and implement process improvements, and maintain measurable metrics. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrable accomplishments of forecast accuracy, lean inventory, high service levels, and low excess inventory.

　　Location: 2110 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH

　　How will you impact?

　　Review forecast generated and provide input on changes required.

　　Develop and analyze 12–18-month supply plan and present to site leadership.

　　Develop a near-term (0-6 months) production supply plan for the site using Excel, SAP, and IBP.

　　Execute supply planning elements and initiate data into ERP system collaborate with demand planners.

　　Collect information and collaborate with other functions such as Sales, Finance, and Operations to identify events that will impact demand and incorporate into the forecast.

　　Prepare for and lead Demand and Supply review meetings as applicable.

　　Generate scenarios considering products, past event data, customer/market analysis, cannibalization, substitution, and other relevant parameters.

　　Prepares agenda, presents materials, and facilitates monthly resource requirement planning and sales and operations planning meetings.

　　Scenario planning / capacity analysis for strategic planning and various projects and initiatives across the plant.

　　Provide detailed capacity charts for business review meetings.

　　Create SAP master data – responsible for review and creation of semi and fini bill of materials, routings, material master, and link to customer numbers.

　　Create and maintain Capacity Evaluation tool for site capacity planning with future opportunities with 5-year outlook.

　　SME for IBP – must be able to troubleshoot, create templates, and test fixes / provide documentation and work instructions.

　　Ability to run and maintain multiple spreadsheets / reports.

　　Maintain accuracy of planning data.

　　Enable plan to deliver/improve service & inventory targets by delivering/improving forecast measures.

　　Provide demand input into the S&OP process to allow for transparency of risks and opportunities.

　　Lead efforts in maintenance of business intelligence tool, overseeing build-out of global retailed reporting, dashboards, and visualizations.

　　Required Experience:

　　BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, or another business or technical field required.Preferred Experience & Education:

　　5 years Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment; equivalent experience and education will be considered.

　　Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

　　Formal process improvement / operational excellence training is preferred.

　　Experience in enterprise business systems and business software (specifically, SAP).

　　APICS certification preferred.

　　Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

　　Advanced user of SAP and Excel; strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office tools.

　　Strong leadership skills and ability to manage conflict and drive resolutions.

　　Working knowledge of connection between manufacturing and financial data / reporting.

　　Ability to inspire, foster innovation, collaborate, and effectively manage cross-functional teams.

　　Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

　　Strong commitment to internal and external customer service.

　　Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.

　　Ability to analyze data to make sound business decisions and formulate improvement initiatives across the department.

　　Concise and effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.

　　Strong understanding of GMP requirements.

　　Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

　　Must be able to think on your feet and process complex schedule changes.

　　Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

　　Strategic thinker and possesses business acumen.

　　Strong ability to build effective & collaborative relationships, considering diverse perspectives and styles.

　　Ability to thrive and execute in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to change in priorities.

　　Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills, with ability to convey ideas clearly using technology.

　　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 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.

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　　Benefits:

　　We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, 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.

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.