Demand Planner II

$64,800 - $86,400/Yr

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fremont, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Demand Planner II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in delivering innovative electron microscopes for the semiconductor industry. This position involves collaborating with global teams to ensure effective supply chain planning and execution, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for production planning, analyzing data, and improving forecast accuracy to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Own and plan production work for assigned product lines.
• Meet with purchasing to discuss production plan changes and material availability issues.
• Participate in build plan meetings and some Sales & Operations Plans (S&OP) meetings.
• Consolidate customer forecasts into a single risk-assessed demand plan.
• Analyze data and generate metrics for the team to drive build plan and process improvements.
• Work with internal customers to improve forecast accuracy and alignment.
• Identify inventory risks and opportunities based on the consolidated demand plan.
• Make recommendations for inventory and stocking levels to improve material readiness.
• Serve as backup for other planners.

Requirements

• Associate degree with 4+ years related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years related experience.
• 2+ years proven experience in forecasting and demand planning with Bachelor's Degree.
• 4+ years proven experience in forecasting and demand planning with Associate Degree.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) and other analytical tools.
• Knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and production planning processes.
• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) environments (SAP, Oracle, QAD, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• APICS Certification and/or Six-sigma or lean experience is a plus.
• A passion for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• A motivated individual with a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance