Demand Planner II – Engineering Change & Materials Planning

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Hillsboro, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Demand Planner II, you will have a key responsibility in maintaining alignment between product updates led by engineering and the global supply chain planning process. You will work alongside Engineering, Data Management, Suppliers, and cross-functional Supply Chain teams to integrate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into demand and supply plans, ensuring precision, efficiency, and smooth operation across multiple locations and systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or manufacturing environment, with exposure to engineering change management.
Shown experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Bill of Materials management.
Solid knowledge of demand planning, ECO/ECN/ECR procedures, and change control within an international supply chain environment.
Ability to analyze demand/supply impacts of product changes and translate them into actionable planning strategies.
Familiarity with lean concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence cross-functional and global collaborators.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Supply Chain planning representative for all ECO (Engineering Change Order)-related activities, ensuring changes are coordinated within demand and supply planning processes.
Participate in change management meetings, providing analysis and input on forecast, inventory, and supply impacts.
Communicate change requirements and planning adjustments with suppliers and internal collaborators to ensure alignment and timely execution.
Implement product and demand changes within the MRP system; monitor inventory consumption and recommend planning adjustments as needed.
Collaborate with global supply chain and operations teams to coordinate multi-site planning for changes guided by engineering.
Assess and communicate cost implications, implementation risks, and supply chain impacts of ECO adoption, providing recommendations to support business objectives.