Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher seeks a Supply Chain leader skilled in change management and scaling for growth in the dynamic Bioprocessing industry. As a leader of our growing and strategically important Lebanon, TN Manufacturing and Distribution Site, you will be pivotal in driving our manufacturing planning, inventory management, material flow, finite scheduling, and logistics activities for the Single Use Division (SUD) which fulfills critical solutions in our customers’ workflow. In addition to meeting goals for traditional supply chain metrics like cost, service, and inventory, you will also aid in the ongoing expansion and revenue advancement for the SUD division, and establish the site as a crucial component of the global manufacturing network.

Your Key Responsibilities

·Optimize Processes: Streamline manufacturing planning and material movement to exceed customer service and cost expectations, employing ERP/Planning systems and a number of analytical tools

·Drive Improvements: Implement and sustain supply chain process improvements to improve service, cost efficiency, working capital, and overall operational efficiency. Delivers on key performance indicators focused on 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 improvement at the site.

·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 adherence to established processes and performance standards, using our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to promote continuous improvement and productivity.

·Establish Relationships: Maintain strong working relationships with key SIOP partners to understand requirements and improve supply/demand signals, and financial performance of the site.

·Develop Your Team: Coach, mentor, and develop an engaged and dynamic site planning and logistics team.

Your Qualifications

·Education: 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.

·Proficiency: With 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.

·Skills: Strong analytical skills, business insight, and supply chain knowledge. Proficient in organizational change and capable of crafting repeatable processes. Outstanding communication abilities and a strategic problem-solver with proficiency in Six Sigma and/or LEAN methodologies. A motivation to guide and develop within the position and beyond.

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Senior Manager, Supply Chain