Thermo Fisher Scientific

Operations Analyst Intern

Posted on: 30 Jan 2021

San Jose, CA

Job Description

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll do important work. Youll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have created an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, productivity, innovation, and growth.

Our internship program will give you a chance to get real-world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs and will be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.

Summary of Internship

Reporting to the Senior Operations Analyst within Manufacturing Operations, the Business Analyst is responsible for partnering with the Operations organization as an SAP subject matter expert. This internship position provides an opportunity for business/operations students who are currently pursuing an operations business degree to get hands on experience working within the Operations Team at Thermo. This internship will be closely working on manufacturing projects and efficiency improvements in Operations. Analytical reporting will also be a large part of the position.

Essential Functions

Develops documentation and value stream maps for processes and procedures and prepares and executes test ERP system functionality.

* Creates, executes and publishes communications and daily reports to support Manufacturing, Order Fulfillment and Purchasing.
* Support and lead business initiatives, PPI & lean manufacturing projects, leveraging project management skills and PPI tools.
* Collaborate, captures, and translate user requirements into user requests for local and BU IT projects.
* Enable and support the development and daily update of our manufacturing Daily Tier 1-4 boards.
* Communicate and collaborate with users to analyze information needs and functional requirements for Operations and Business Units key data KPI and reports.
* Develops requirement specifications according to standard templates and must liaise between the business, technology teams and support teams.
* Experience with integrating tools such as Power BI to provide improved reporting techniques.
* Complies with companys Global IT Policies & Procedures and maintains security in compliance with Thermo Fisher Security directives.
* Experience with setting up a server-based repository to improve data collection and reporting.
* Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

* Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
* Ability to work and collaborate well within Teams, with knowledge of operations improvement, and IT related projects
* Displays initiative to address job challenges positive can-do attitude
* Strong customer service and excellent documentation skills required.
* The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of managers, and subject matter experts.
* Mastery of Excel skills, experience with Microsoft Team, SharePoint, or any other centralized communication tools. Project management skills and understanding of project management tools are required.
* Prior knowledge and exposure to SAP is a definite plus.
* Experience in working within a manufacturing environment, and knowledge of basic Finance concepts desired.

Qualifications

* Working toward a Business degree with a link to Manufacturing Operations.
* Computer Science or computer engineering is a plus.
* Exposure to ERP Manufacturing software systems, such as SAP is strongly encouraged.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Waltham, MA

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $24 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands - Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services.

To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it. To be the world leader in serving science, we need to anticipate (pre-empt) customer needs. We need to constantly think about advancing science, so customers have the freedom to be bolder and more innovative – we are committed to pushing science and technology a step beyond where it is today.

 

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