Sr Manager, Supply Chain

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

About the Role

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end order fulfillment process, translating customer forecasts into executable supply plans that ensure timely product delivery.
• Develop and execute demand, supply, inventory, and capacity strategies that balance customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by facilitating monthly executive planning meetings and translating decisions into operational manufacturing and packaging plans.
• Monitor and optimize manufacturing and packaging schedules to maximize capacity utilization, improve schedule adherence, and ensure operational readiness.
• Identify capacity constraints, supply risks, and bottlenecks; develop proactive mitigation strategies and recommend cost-effective solutions to balance supply and demand.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply challenges, establish service level expectations, and support new product introductions and lifecycle management.
• Lead customer and supplier supply chain integration activities to strengthen collaboration, improve planning visibility, and enhance overall service performance.
• Establish, monitor, and drive key supply chain performance metrics, including On Time In Full (OTIF), inventory, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Ensure planning master data, MRP parameters, and advanced planning systems are accurate, maintained, and optimized to support reliable production planning.
• Optimize inventory levels and planning cycle times through effective MRP management and data-driven planning processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Laboratories, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to align operational priorities and enable successful execution.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and ensure business continuity while meeting customer service commitments.
• Build organizational capability by developing team members, implementing training programs, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Supply Chain organization in customer meetings, cross-functional leadership forums, and strategic business initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and consistent delivery of products safely, On Time In Full (OTIF), while supporting site and business growth objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Science, Finance or Business.
• MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of leadership experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics, Industrial technology, or related field.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical industries preferred.
• APICS (CIPM and/or CSCP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding and training on SAP ERP systems (particularly Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Production Scheduling modules).
• Understanding of advanced planning solutions APO or OM Partners.

Qualifications

• Ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations;
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time;
• Manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds;
• Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time;
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Skills

• Understanding and training on SAP ERP systems (particularly Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Production Scheduling modules).
• Understanding of advanced planning solutions APO or OM Partners.

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!

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities