Senior Demand Planner

Life Technologies - West Point, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

West Point, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves managing supply chain processes for clinical trials within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Clinical Trials Division. The role focuses on ensuring the timely and efficient supply of study drugs to global clinical trials, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing inventory management plans, optimizing supply strategies, and fostering partnerships with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, interpret, and review an inventory management plan for study drugs.
• Provide input into User Requirement Specifications of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) medication management module.
• Review IRT strategy to ensure alignment with supply plans and optimize settings.
• Establish connections between demand planning teams and client-specific project teams.
• Interact directly with customers to share key data for effective supply chain planning.
• Ensure temperature excursion processes are performed as required.
• Assist in training and onboarding of new employees.
• Stay updated on relevant cGMPs, GCPs, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain and business/operations management preferred.
• 4+ years of supply chain and/or planning experience in global supply chain design and logistics management.
• Understanding of clinical supply requirements and phases of clinical development preferred.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing process and cost implications.
• Enhanced PC knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office products.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• APICS certification or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• Range of employee benefits