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Head of Integrated Business Planning
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Head of Integrated Business Planning
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Location: Hillsboro, OR. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift. Work Schedule: Standard Office Hours (40/wk). Environmental Conditions: Office.
Position Summary The primary objective of this role is to drive MSD’s competitive advantage by establishing Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to ensure customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and material availability. Key responsibilities include leading MSD’s global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and its strategic transformation into a fully integrated IBP framework. The role oversees consolidated revenue, demand and capacity planning aligned with divisional strategy and requires expertise in planning, supply chain management, and operations, with a strong focus on customer service level, cost, cash flow optimisation, supply chain scenarios, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
S&OP Ownership & Governance
Lead the end‑to‑end S&OP process—demand, supply, pre‑S&OP, and executive review—ensuring a strong cadence and cross‑functional engagement.
Drive alignment between commercial, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing teams on a unified operating plan.
Improve forecast accuracy, working capital efficiency, and customer service levels.
Facilitate structured scenario planning and proactive risk mitigation.
Ensure executive involvement in the monthly Executive S&OP cycle to enable timely and informed decision‑making.
IBP Framework Development & Transformation
Transform the S&OP process into a mature, forward‑looking IBP model integrating demand, supply, and financial planning.
Design and deploy a standardized IBP framework across business units to enable cross‑functional, strategic planning over a 3–5‑year horizon.
Align the IBP cycle with MSD’s strategic, operational and financial planning processes.
Digital Enablement & Analytics
Integrate advanced analytics, AI, and digital tools into the IBP process to enhance planning agility and insight generation.
Drive automation of data flows and scenario analysis across all time horizons.
Ensure seamless integration of IBP with ERP and advanced planning systems.
Performance Management & Reporting
Define KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor business performance, highlight gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with Finance, IT, and Global Functions to ensure alignment between financial and operational plans.
Build transparency and accountability through data‑driven insights and executive reporting.
Cross‑Functional Alignment & Collaboration
Collaborate with commercial, manufacturing, procurement, and finance teams to ensure business‑wide integration of demand, supply, and financial plans.
Improve visibility and alignment across the extended value chain—including suppliers and strategic partners.
Tailor IBP implementation across business units while ensuring consistent global standards.
Team Leadership & Change Management
Build and lead a high‑performing IBP team supporting business planning across three business units.
Strengthen S&OP and IBP capability across the enterprise through structured training and coaching.
Lead change management efforts to embed new behaviours, tools, and planning processes.
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in supply chain or related field.
10+ years’ experience in IBP, S&OP, or end‑to‑end Supply Chain Planning within global manufacturing environments.
Proven expertise in IBP transformation, supply chain analytics, and demand–supply balancing.
Hands‑on experience with APS, ERP, and business intelligence tools supporting IBP processes.
Experienced people leader focused on talent development and cross‑functional collaboration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and influencing skills with demonstrated success in collaborator management and executive communication.
Track record of leading large‑scale change and continuous improvement initiatives in matrixed organisations.
Strategic problem‑solver with strong financial modelling, scenario planning, and risk management capabilities.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or PPI methodologies preferred.
Embodies Thermo Fisher’s 4‑I values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Willing to travel up to 25%, including internationally.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
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– myGwork LGBTQ+ Business Community – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Portal:
This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Location: Hillsboro, OR. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift. Work Schedule: Standard Office Hours (40/wk). Environmental Conditions: Office.
Position Summary The primary objective of this role is to drive MSD’s competitive advantage by establishing Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to ensure customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and material availability. Key responsibilities include leading MSD’s global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and its strategic transformation into a fully integrated IBP framework. The role oversees consolidated revenue, demand and capacity planning aligned with divisional strategy and requires expertise in planning, supply chain management, and operations, with a strong focus on customer service level, cost, cash flow optimisation, supply chain scenarios, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
S&OP Ownership & Governance
Lead the end‑to‑end S&OP process—demand, supply, pre‑S&OP, and executive review—ensuring a strong cadence and cross‑functional engagement.
Drive alignment between commercial, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing teams on a unified operating plan.
Improve forecast accuracy, working capital efficiency, and customer service levels.
Facilitate structured scenario planning and proactive risk mitigation.
Ensure executive involvement in the monthly Executive S&OP cycle to enable timely and informed decision‑making.
IBP Framework Development & Transformation
Transform the S&OP process into a mature, forward‑looking IBP model integrating demand, supply, and financial planning.
Design and deploy a standardized IBP framework across business units to enable cross‑functional, strategic planning over a 3–5‑year horizon.
Align the IBP cycle with MSD’s strategic, operational and financial planning processes.
Digital Enablement & Analytics
Integrate advanced analytics, AI, and digital tools into the IBP process to enhance planning agility and insight generation.
Drive automation of data flows and scenario analysis across all time horizons.
Ensure seamless integration of IBP with ERP and advanced planning systems.
Performance Management & Reporting
Define KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor business performance, highlight gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with Finance, IT, and Global Functions to ensure alignment between financial and operational plans.
Build transparency and accountability through data‑driven insights and executive reporting.
Cross‑Functional Alignment & Collaboration
Collaborate with commercial, manufacturing, procurement, and finance teams to ensure business‑wide integration of demand, supply, and financial plans.
Improve visibility and alignment across the extended value chain—including suppliers and strategic partners.
Tailor IBP implementation across business units while ensuring consistent global standards.
Team Leadership & Change Management
Build and lead a high‑performing IBP team supporting business planning across three business units.
Strengthen S&OP and IBP capability across the enterprise through structured training and coaching.
Lead change management efforts to embed new behaviours, tools, and planning processes.
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in supply chain or related field.
10+ years’ experience in IBP, S&OP, or end‑to‑end Supply Chain Planning within global manufacturing environments.
Proven expertise in IBP transformation, supply chain analytics, and demand–supply balancing.
Hands‑on experience with APS, ERP, and business intelligence tools supporting IBP processes.
Experienced people leader focused on talent development and cross‑functional collaboration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and influencing skills with demonstrated success in collaborator management and executive communication.
Track record of leading large‑scale change and continuous improvement initiatives in matrixed organisations.
Strategic problem‑solver with strong financial modelling, scenario planning, and risk management capabilities.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or PPI methodologies preferred.
Embodies Thermo Fisher’s 4‑I values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Willing to travel up to 25%, including internationally.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
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