Material Planning Supply Chain Analyst at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Grand Island, New York, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
  • 3+ years experience in managing and analyzing data in Excel; complex pivot tables & reporting, power query, advanced charting, data analysis, SQL
  • Strong Supply Chain competence
  • Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing concepts and principles, finite scheduling, product flow, data management, and supply chain planning
  • Knowledgeable regarding MRP principles and system dynamics
  • Comfortable with large banks of data. Spotting process inefficiencies and collaborating with others to drive fixes and solutions
  • Ability to demonstrate communication and influencing skills, judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers
  • Ability to aid in UAT for RM Planning Tools from PowerBI, SQL, or JDE

Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain analytical packages for the sites & network partners that allow them to drive the best decisions for Thermo Fisher
  • Support customer escalations-analyze and communicate the impact to the sites & network leaders
  • Work with extended data analytics community to incorporate all solutions into the centralized processes so that targeted work can have universal benefit to the organization
  • Provide analytical coverage and problem solving across supply chain ~ demand, supply, materials management, distribution, quality, procurement, and finance
  • Perform data gathering from multiple sources (E1, BPG SPARK, EDP, other ERPs as required)
  • Perform data reporting via Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, SQL, and others as required
  • Develop dashboards and power point for data reporting
  • Use of root cause analysis and PPI system for sustainable corrective action to maintain customer experience service levels
  • Develop and distribute daily, weekly, monthly reports
  • Partner with the analytics team to ensure process consistency in reporting and analytics
  • Look for JDI (Just Do it) opportunities that provide an immediate impact and longer term-based trend analysis
  • Collaborate with others across the BU and BPG to drive standard methodology and process excellence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ExcelPower BISQLdata analysisroot cause analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteERPdashboardssupply chain analyticsdemand planningmaterials managementprocurement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Material Planning Supply Chain Analyst role?

The position is located in Grand Island, NY or Logan, UT, with no relocation assistance provided.

What are the minimum qualifications for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required, along with 3+ years experience in managing and analyzing data in Excel (complex pivot tables & reporting, power query, advanced charting, data analysis, SQL), strong Supply Chain competence, and understanding of manufacturing concepts, MRP principles, and data management.

What tools and skills are needed for data analysis in this role?

Proficiency in Excel (complex pivot tables, power query, advanced charting), SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite is required for data gathering, reporting, and dashboard development.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What preferred qualifications will make my application stronger?

Certification in APICS CPIM or CSCP is preferred and would strengthen your candidacy.

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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