Senior Manager Distribution

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Senior Manager Distribution oversees operations for an on-site distribution center in Dallas, Texas. The role manages warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control, while supporting the company’s core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. The position supports operational excellence by implementing best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance metrics to improve customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and efficiency. It develops and supports high-performing teams, optimizes P&L performance, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains exceptional service levels. The role partners with planning, procurement, manufacturing, customer care, and transportation teams to streamline operations and deliver results. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Limited travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of progressive management experience in distribution operations or a related field is highly preferred.
Demonstrated P&L management and budget accountability experience.
Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
Experience with regulatory compliance, including FDA, DEA, DOT, OSHA, and HAZMAT.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or PPI.
Demonstrated success in operational excellence and process improvements.
Ability to coach, develop, and engage teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Limited travel required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study include Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
ISO certification experience.
Bilingual skills.
Cold chain and dangerous goods handling experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee all distribution center and warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
Implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance metrics to improve customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and efficiency.
Develop and support high-performing teams.
Optimize P&L performance and maintain budget accountability.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and maintain exceptional service levels.
Partner with planning, procurement, manufacturing, customer care, and transportation teams to streamline operations and deliver results.
Guide positive change and implement effective solutions in a growing environment.