• Sr. Staff Business Analyst, Supply Chain

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Morrisville, NC)


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    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

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    Office

    Job Description

    Senior Staff Business Analyst – Supply Chain (Digital Supply Chain / SPARK Program)

     

    Are you ready to help shape the future of supply chain? Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a **Senior Staff Business Analyst, Supply Chain** to join our **Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team** in Morrisville, NC. This is your chance to contribute to global solutions in a collaborative, innovative environment while advancing Thermo Fisher’s **SPARK platform** – our single source of truth for supply chain analytics.

    Key Responsibilities

    Business Analysis & ERP Integration

    + Translate supply chain needs into clear requirements and user stories.

    + Connect and harmonize data across ERP systems (SAP, JDE E1, Oracle, Navision, Syspro).

    + Maintain data maps and documentation to ensure consistency of product, customer, and supplier data.

    Data Governance & Quality

    + Apply SPARK data governance rules for planning data such as lead times, safety stock, and replenishment.

    + Identify and resolve data quality issues, supporting adoption across divisions.

    Solution Deployment

    + Support roadmap delivery in areas like Inventory Entitlement, OTTP, Forecast Accuracy, and Supplier On-Time.

    + Lead UAT testing and ensure smooth adoption of new tools and dashboards.

    + Communicate business impacts of releases and support their use in daily planning.

    Analytics & Continuous Improvement

    + Use SPARK dashboards, the Value Capture Tool, and SPARKY to generate insights and recommendations.

    + Support the Planning Quality Index (PQI) by aligning planning practices to measurable outcomes.

    + Contribute to Agile sprints and drive workflow improvements, including automation with AI tools.

    Requirements

    + 7–10 years of experience in business analysis or supply chain systems (ERP, MRP, APS).

    + Strong knowledge of supply chain planning (SIOP, demand planning, inventory optimization).

    + Experience with ERP integration, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI preferred).

    + Familiarity with enterprise data platforms (Databricks, AWS, Microsoft Fabric a plus).

    + Superb communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics clearly.

    + Proven ability to work in Agile teams and influence outcomes without direct authority.

    **Preferred:** Experience with SPARK, SPARKY, PQI, or multi-ERP integration programs.

     

    Why Join Us?

    You’ll play a central role in Thermo Fisher’s supply chain transformation, helping us:

    + Unlock visibility across 40+ ERP systems and 11 divisions.

    + Optimize inventory and working capital through a $100M+ value capture program.

    + Improve service with metrics like OTTP and OTIF.

    + Scale governed analytics through SPARK and SPARKY – “supply chain’s best friend.”

     

    This is more than a BA role — it’s a chance to redefine how Thermo Fisher plans, manages, and delivers for customers worldwide!

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.