Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Senior Demand Planner Are you an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact in a world-class organization? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a proven Senior Demand Planner to join our outstanding team in Birmingham. This is your chance to successfully implement demand planning strategies that drive our dedication to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Global demand forecasts: Apply advanced forecasting tools and techniques to determine global customer demand and ensure flawless execution of supply chain planning. Collaborate closely with cross-functional global teams: sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align demand plans and support business objectives. Maintain compliance with demand planning policies and regulatory requirements. Help manage material shortages affecting customers. Owning the Allocation process, monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid customers shortages. Own the Product Availability process. Collaborate with the quality assurance team to maintain product quality standards. Ensure accuracy of MRP and IT systems. Support the IVDD and IVDR Transition process. Utilising IFS, maintain statistical forecasting and review with Commercial Global teams. Ownership of Global Instrument and spares forecasting Challenge forecasting anomalies Prepare and present SIOP reports on forecast accuracy changes and trends. Find market trends and data: Provide insightful analysis on market conditions, competitor activities, and find opportunities for improvement. Drive continuous improvement: Lead initiatives to improve demand planning processes and systems, striving for outstanding accuracy and efficiency. Track and report performance metrics in Dploy: Monitor key performance indicators related to demand planning and provide data-driven recommendations for optimization. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 5 years of experience in demand planning or a similar role: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement demand strategies in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills: Proven expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and market trend evaluation. Effective communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and collaborators. Proficiency in demand planning software: Experience with IFS Demand Planner, SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, or similar systems. Join our team and contribute to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Work Environment Hybrid role, office based, with occasional requirements to travel to other Thermo Fisher Scientific locations.