Product Optimization Associate

Job Description

Company Information

About Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $40 billion and approximately 100,000 global employees in 50 countries. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory efficiency. Through our premier brands - Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our success is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve humanity by carrying out our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

How will you make an impact?

Perform the varied activities associated with product sourcing and part number creation for products requested via the website's Integrated WebReq Sourcing Application. Update and enhance current Encompass third party product descriptions working with suppliers and internal partners.

Position Summary:

Perform the varied activities associated with product sourcing and part number creation for products requested via the website's Integrated WebReq Sourcing Application. Update and enhance current Encompass third party product descriptions working with suppliers and internal partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the varied activities associated with product sourcing and part number creation via the WebReq Sourcing Application
  • Create new vendor and product records
  • Provide accurate pricing and product availability
  • Interface with end users for problem resolution
  • Work closely with customers and Third Party purchasing to ensure the customer's expected level of service
• Ensure that Fisher Scientific discounts with suppliers are entered for the parts created, either for specific orders or across-the-board discounts
• Create/maintain customer specific pricing as required
• The POS has a responsibility to run Cognos reports for needed information/data
• Product Maintenance including duplicate part and duplicate supplier review and update
• Action on Vendor Consolidation
  • Consolidate suppliers and their associated parts while maintaining product information
• Product lead time maintenance for part updates and requests
• Perform other duties as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years' experience with data analysis, customer service or related field preferred
• Strong customer service background with excellent organizational skills, analytical capacity and attention to detail

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet designated deadlines
• Excellent organization ability, analytical capacity and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with management regarding project progress and deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new technologies and self-train when appropriate
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts between parties with differing needs
• Strong technical skills, including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Cognos
• Knowledge of multi-functional systems for specific customer requirements, including mainframe and web-based applications
• Strong customer service focus
• Combination of both selling and purchasing skills

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, 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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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