Demand Planner

2 weeks ago

Scoresby, Victoria, Australia Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

Position Summary:


As a Demand Planning professional you will be primarily responsible for developing demand forecasts and leading network inventory analysis for your business Division.

The Demand Planner will make an impact on the ANZ regional business by ensuring the latest forecasts drive efficient supply planning and optimal inventory availability for our customers.

The forecast will reflect a balanced contribution of system forecasts and business insights by partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.

This is an opportunity to build integrity and alignment of plans across functions, and to achieve high customer service. We are a growing team of Planners with a passion for solving problems, personal development, and enhancing business performance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of the monthly demand planning process for the assigned Division/s,
  • Drive alignment and commercial integrity of plans with internal business partners in the SIOP cycle
  • Ensure intensity of focus on network inventory, product availability, and operating cost reduction
  • Lead all aspects of the statistical forecasting, collaborate with Commercial team, and efficiently maintain the forecast
  • Act as the point of contact for queries and adhoc analyses on the demand forecast, back orders, lost sales, and inventory projection
  • Facilitate SIOP Demand Reviews and SIOP Inventory Review to present forecasts, plans and metrics for effective communication and decisionmaking
  • Proactively identify imbalances between customer orders and available inventory, and coordinate with internal partners on the efficient path to resolve the gaps
  • Develop expertise in the demand and supply planning systems and SIOP process for Thermo Fisher ANZ
  • Propose initiatives and lead process improvement projects
  • Exhibit passion and innovation for continuous improvement in planning processes
  • Engage with local and regional planning colleagues in Thermo Fisher to share findings and optimize overall planning outcomes

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a processoriented discipline is required. APICS certification will be highly regarded.
  • 2+ years of demand and/or supply planning experience. FMCG is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in demand and supply planning systems, and ERP systems,
  • A good understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and supply replenishment processes (MRP/DRP)
  • Very good skills in building analytical tools (MS Excel essential, PowerBI desirable)
  • Analytical mindset, with the ability to interrogate large diverse data sets and draw valid summary conclusions for presentation to different stakeholders
  • Demonstrated skills in positive engagement with Commercial, Supply and Finance stakeholders
  • Strong business acumen and clear problemsolving capabilities

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