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

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Spencer, TN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Annual incentive plan bonus.
• Healthcare.
• Company match 401K.
• Range of other employee benefits.
• Employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization.
• Outstanding career and development prospects.
• Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees