Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Position: Demand Planner II – Engineering Change & Materials Planning
Location: Hillsboro, OR (onsite)
Schedule: Monday - Friday Days, start time between 6:00 - 8:00 am
Job Description
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.
A Day in the Life
- 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.
Keys to Success
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
- APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
Experience
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- 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.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers 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!
