Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Kinaxis Supply Chain Transformation (Remote Eligible)

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Job Description: Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Kinaxis Supply Chain Transformation (Remote Eligible)

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 interpersonal 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%

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.