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Job Description
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description 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.
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Supply Chain Analyst supports the Business Unit Supply Chain team through instrument planning and distribution requirements planning (DRP) activities to ensure reliable product availability and effective inventory deployment across the distribution network. This role is responsible for analyzing demand and supply trends, supporting inventory optimization, maintaining planning data, and providing insights that drive operational performance and customer satisfaction. The position works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support instrument supply planning activities by analyzing demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory positions, and capacity constraints. Execute and maintain Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes to support effective deployment of finished instruments across regional distribution centers. Monitor instrument inventory levels and recommend actions to balance product availability, customer service, and inventory investment. Analyze supply and demand trends to identify potential risks, shortages, excess inventory, and service impacts. Generate and maintain supply chain performance metrics, including inventory levels, service performance, forecast accuracy, and deployment effectiveness. Support monthly
S&OP / IBP
planning activities through data collection, reporting, and analysis. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams to support planning decisions and resolve supply chain issues. Assist with new instrument product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning activities. Support Oracle Cloud and other planning system processes by maintaining planning parameters, validating data, and assisting with system improvements. Utilize analytics and reporting tools to provide insights that support planning and operational decision-making. Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in supply chain planning, distribution planning, inventory management, or operations. Experience supporting supply planning, deployment planning, or DRP processes. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and planning applications. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across functions. Preferred Qualifications Experience with instrument, capital equipment, or manufactured product supply chains. Experience with Oracle Cloud, SAP, Kinaxis, or similar planning platforms. Familiarity with
S&OP / IBP
processes. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
APICS/ASCM
certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred. Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, Lean, Six Sigma, or PPI methodologies. Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $83,300.00 - $111,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $83,300.00-$111,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
