Senior Manager of Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific • High Point, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. 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. Division/Site Specific Information Role is based onsite in High Point, NC, and will support our Drug Product North America - Softgels High Point business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover Impactful Work: Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position supervises a team of personnel engaged in supply and production scheduling, customs compliance, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics. Lead a department consisting of Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Management, Customs Compliance, Logistics and Warehousing professionals, in support of plant manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Materials or Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration required. Other majors such as Engineering may be considered.
• At least 6 years’ required experience leading Materials Management or Supply Chain functions preferably in a regulated environment.
• Extensive familiarity with ERP software with expertise in all Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Control applications.
• Must be able to guide subordinates in the use of same applications and lead them to proficiency in same.
• Ability to use a PC and the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand and follow spoken directives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to make decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Office Visio and Project is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the High Point Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) in support of site strategic goals.
• Serve as the subject matter authority and consultant to develop and continuously improve the process each cycle.
• Build production equipment and labor constraints models and control inventory to ensure the site can meet the annual operating and 5-year strategic plans.
• Supervise development of production plans and schedules that optimize plant manufacturing resources, providing a fast response to market demands.
• Lead all aspects of management of the plant’s warehouse which receives samples, stores, packs and ships raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with all security, safety & health, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead plant inventory assets by balancing maximum customer service with minimum inventory investment, adjusting lot size rules and purchasing policies as required.
• Track and report key performance indicators for materials management and related manufacturing activities.
• Initiate corrective action when departmental performance does not meet target or plan.
• Work closely with Plant Management to achieve business objectives and achieve maximum response to a constantly evolving market.
• Oversee Customs Compliance with respect to Import/Export Compliance, Customs-Trade Partners Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Foreign-Trade Zone Operations and Reporting, and Importer Self-Assessment participation.
• Lead and initiate innovative ways to reduce cycle times and cost while maintaining or increasing quality by applying Six Sigma and LEAN Principles.
• Provide leadership and support on other assignments and projects as required.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits!
• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
• We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees