Sr Planning Analyst

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description This is a fully onsite role based at our Lab in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.   Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.  Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.   Discover Impactful Work: Join our Planning Analyst team as a Sr Planning Analyst at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll optimize production schedules and inventory management to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll develop and maintain production plans that balance customer demand with capacity, while ensuring efficiency and resource utilization. You'll work collaboratively with Planning, Operations, Quality, Procurement and Project Management teams to support schedule stability and continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires analytical skills and strategic thinking to optimize complex production schedules while maintaining high service levels.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent. APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred I n some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Strong understanding of MRP principles, capacity planning, and inventory management • Experience with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) processes • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and optimize production schedules for efficiency • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies • Strong collaborative and communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment • Experience with production scheduling software and manufacturing execution systems • Strong problem-solving abilities and process improvement mindset • Knowledge of GMP and quality systems preferred • Project management experience preferred • Ability to work independently • Experience guiding schedule adherence and resolving conflicts • Experience developing and