Senior Manager End-to-End Supply Chain & Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
PharmaceuticalIndustries

Requirements

  • HBO/WO degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrial Pharmacy
  • 10+ years in pharmaceutical or food industry operations; 5+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Strong understanding of GMP, FDA/EU regulations, validation, and quality systems
  • Proven application of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools
  • Proficient in Dutch and English; German is a plus
  • Skilled in MS Office, ERP/MES systems, S&OP tools
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, and extended screen time
  • Availability for domestic and international travel (up to 10%), global calls, and after-hours meetings
  • Mix of office, cleanroom, and manufacturing floor presence

Responsibilities

  • Ensure coordinated planning, sourcing, and inventory strategies meet production and customer demands
  • Optimize supplier performance, material flow, and warehouse operations
  • Lead S&OP process execution, driving balance across supply, demand, and capacity
  • Coordinate customer service to maintain delivery commitments and service levels
  • Deliver against the weekly and long-term production schedules
  • Ensure GMP-compliant execution of manufacturing processes
  • Manage area performance, yield, quality, and efficiency across all shifts
  • Coordinate operational support functions and training initiatives
  • Maintain GMP, EH&S, SOP/WI compliance across supply chain and manufacturing
  • Ensure documentation, validations, and audits meet internal and regulatory requirements
  • Lead cross-functional CAPA resolution and quality improvements
  • Lead and develop ~10 direct and ~150+ indirect reports
  • Promote a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct regular team reviews, goal setting, and succession planning
  • Champion cross-departmental collaboration to meet site objectives

Skills

Supply Chain Management
S&OP
Procurement
Warehousing
Inventory Management
Manufacturing Execution
GMP Compliance
EH&S
CAPA
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Regulatory Compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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