Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
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. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Lead supply chain operations for Thermo Fisher Scientific, overseeing end-to-end supply chain activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery of products while maintaining the highest quality standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support the company's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives while cultivating a culture of operational excellence and customer focus.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
Forecast demand and handle inventory levels to ensure efficient stock availability.
Handle budget and streamline supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Lead, monitor, and analyze important metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Establish and support positive relationships with procurement/sourcing team.
Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher's standards and policies.
Lead, mentor, and develop a strong supply chain team.
Make informed and prompt decisions that help the organization and its collaborators.
Cultivate a team environment that encourages growth, learning, and mutual support.
Find risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Ensure business continuity plans are in place for supply chain disruptions.
Encourage innovation within the team to improve processes and systems.
Develop and support relationships with key collaborators, including customers, and internal teams, to drive supply chain initiatives.
Lead supply chain budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Stay updated on market trends and standard methodologies to still be proactive in addressing supply chain challenges and opportunities.
Refine stock levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory. Ensure accuracy in inventory tracking and management.
Lead new product transfers to ensure correct signals generated by MRP-following sequences of ERP, Data Governance, and critical metric (SAP data) and apply Operation Excellence practices.
Develop, lead, and coordinate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including facilitating monthly cross-functional S&OP meetings, aligning demand and supply plans, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing executive reporting to support business objectives and decision-making.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in direct people management
APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, etc.) and supply chain planning tools
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Experience developing and leading effective teams
Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization
Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Medical Device/life sciences/pharmaceutical industry preferred
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrix organization
Experience with inventory optimization and demand planning
Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools
Strong project management capabilities
Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Normal office and manufacturing environment.
This position may require occasional travel to vendor sites and other company locations.
The role may involve extended hours during peak periods.
Required frequent communication and walking to other areas in which appointed PPE will be needed.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $131,300.00-$197,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
