Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Kinaxis Supply Chain Transformation

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Position Title: Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Kinaxis Supply Chain Transformation

Locations: Asheville, NC - Mebane, NC, Rochester, NY, Waltham, MA, Monterrey, MX

About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $43 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst III to join our LPG (Laboratory Products Group) Supply Chain Transformation team & Kinaxis program at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This critical FTE role will directly support our ongoing Kinaxis Maestro deployment and optimization efforts. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on Kinaxis experience, either as a planner or implementation partner, and possesses a diverse supply chain background across disciplines such as supply planning, MRP, and demand forecasting. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving global adoption of Kinaxis by bridging the gap between legacy manual processes and standardized global planning workflows. If you thrive in a multifaceted environment, have a passion for systems and process improvement, and excel at translating sophisticated supply chain concepts into actionable business outcomes, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Kinaxis Supply Planning implementation activities, including requirements gathering, process standardization, configuration/testing, and deployment
• Function as a trusted advisor and adoption advocate across supply chain teams, showcasing Kinaxis standard processes and articulating business value for existing DRP & Demand Planning phases in production
• Translate manual/non-standard ERP processes into standardized Kinaxis workflows to improve planning efficiency, productivity, and critical metric progress.
• Collaborate with multi-functional stakeholders—including IT, supply chain, business, and implementation partners—to align on requirements, streamline Kinaxis integration, and accelerate value realization
• Support the implementation of user training, documentation, and debut readiness to facilitate successful adoption across various global sites
• Contribute to data readiness reviews, Maestro workbook configurations, and integration validations as needed to support readiness.
• Act as a link between business collaborators and technical teams, clearly communicating supply chain requirements and solution effects
• Identify and fix process and data-related issues, applying robust problem-solving and analytical skills
• Apply standard methodologies in supply chain and planning systems to suggest continuous improvements

Qualifications

• Required
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro, either as a planner or implementer
    • Direct experience using or configuring Kinaxis (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Inventory Planning), ideally with hands-on exposure to scenario planning, constrained planning, or RCCP.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Business or related field
  • Deep understanding of core supply chain disciplines such as Supply Planning, MRP, Demand Planning, Forecasting, or SIOP/S&OP
  • Demonstrated capability to work autonomously and from a distance, leading all aspects of tasks across international teams and time zones
  • Effective communication skills with ability to translate complex planning solutions into clear, business-friendly language
  • Solid understanding of leading ERP platforms (i.e. SAP, Baan, Oracle) 
• Optional
  • Experience working in a Center of Excellence (COE) or operational supply chain role preferred
  • Kinaxis Author Certification
  • APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) and/or Lean/Six Sigma credentials
  • Familiarity with alternative planning platforms (e.g., O9, Blue Yonder, Oracle) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Excel for reporting and analysis
• Other Details
  • Travel up to 15%

About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $43 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.

Benefits:
We offer competitive pay, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, company match 401K, and a range of other employee benefits! We also offer employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $43 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.

Benefits:
We offer competitive pay, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, company match 401K, and a range of other employee benefits! We also offer employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $43 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.

Benefits:
We offer competitive pay, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, company match 401K, and a range of other employee benefits! We also offer employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

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