Senior Manager, Supply Chain at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus
  • Lean/Six Sigma training and APICS certification are strongly preferred
  • Over 8 years of expertise leading Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Logistics within a manufacturing setting
  • Proven leadership skills and a history of enhancing business outcomes in demanding situations
  • Strong analytical skills, business insight, and supply chain knowledge
  • Proficient in organizational change and capable of crafting repeatable processes
  • Outstanding communication abilities
  • Strategic problem-solver with proficiency in Six Sigma and/or LEAN methodologies
  • Motivation to guide and develop within the position and beyond

Responsibilities

  • Optimize Processes: Streamline manufacturing planning and material movement to exceed customer service and cost expectations
  • Drive Improvements: Implement and sustain supply chain process improvements to improve service, cost efficiency, working capital, and overall operational efficiency. Establish key performance indicators to monitor and optimize supply chain performance
  • Nurture Ongoing Development: Establish a Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiative involving all team members in daily improvements, guided by leaders as mentors to cultivate a culture of continuous enhancement
  • Instill Accountability: Promote a sense of urgency and accountability throughout the site team
  • Collaborate with Commercial Teams: Work closely with commercial colleagues to deliver profitable customer orders that meet or exceed expectations
  • Track Performance: Ensure conformity to established processes and performance standards, using our Practical Process Improvement Business System to promote continuous enhancement
  • Establish Relationships: Maintain strong working relationships with key SIOP partners to understand requirements and improve supply/demand signals
  • Develop Your Team: Coach, mentor, and develop a close-knit site materials team

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Planning
Inventory Management
Finite Scheduling
ERP Systems
SIOP
Process Improvement
GMP
Analytics
Warehouse Management

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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