ANZ Head of Planning at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to navigate complex challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience working across commercial business divisions, partnering with Commercial Divisions, Service, Finance, IT, and HR
  • Proficiency in applying sophisticated planning software for production scheduling
  • Knowledge of industry trends and supply chain advancements
  • Ability to evaluate and negotiate supplier and service provider contracts in collaboration with Procurement
  • Alignment with core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Responsibilities

  • Own the SIOP framework across all pillars – demand, supply, product, reconciliation, and business review
  • Align Long-Term Planning with business STRAP & AOP goals and operational capability
  • Lead short term (S&OE) and long-term planning (SIOP) across demand, supply, finance, integrated reconciliation and management reviews
  • Present planning scenarios and recommendations to executive team members to drive informed decisions
  • Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence in planning systems, processes, and culture
  • Act as a central liaison across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and HR to ensure unified planning outcomes
  • Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain planning strategies
  • Lead inventory management to maintain optimal levels
  • Ensure alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives
  • Develop and analyse demand forecasts and adjust supply strategies accordingly
  • Supervise and report on supply chain critical metrics
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain planning team
  • Coordinate with suppliers for timely material delivery
  • Apply sophisticated planning software for production scheduling
  • Develop and implement contingency plans for supply chain disruptions
  • Conduct regular collaborator meetings on supply chain performance
  • Stay updated on industry trends and supply chain advancements
  • Evaluate and negotiate supplier and service provider contracts in collaboration with Procurement
  • Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in supply chain planning
  • Ensure compliance with supply chain regulations and standards
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business objectives, focusing on areas like demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics management
  • Lead the implementation and maturity of the entire SIOP cycle, including pre-SIOP and monthly SIOP meetings
  • Lead the demand planning process, applying forecasting techniques and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to ensure accurate demand projections
  • Optimize inventory levels across the organization

Skills

SIOP
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
Inventory Management
S&OE
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Supply Chain Strategy
Continuous Improvement

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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