Sr. Director, Global Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Lenexa, KS

13h

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. 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. Join our Specialty Diagnostics team and make a real impact on patient care! From providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages, our work improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Be a part of our dynamic team and help drive excellence in healthcare! As part of our Microbiology Division, you'll be at the forefront of developing and delivering advanced microbiology solutions that support critical research and quality control across multiple industries. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovations that address global challenges in healthcare, food safety, and environmental protection. DESCRIPTION: At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we're seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead the S&OP process (Sales & Operations Planning ) fully utilizing ERP Systems like SAP combined with advanced Spreadsheet tools, with a view to further advance digital transformation and operational excellence across our supply chain network. In this key role, you'll lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and enhance customer satisfaction. You'll lead innovative initiatives in demand planning, inventory optimization, and digital technology adoption while fostering strong partnerships across divisions and functions. As a member of the leadership team, you'll oversee the S&OP process, guide continuous improvement, and develop robust strategies to enhance product availability and operational efficiency. Your strategic approach will help shape the future of our supply chain operations, implementing advanced technologies and best practices while developing and mentoring teams across multiple locations. This is a full end to end Supply Chain role from Demand Planning, Sourcing, Supply Planning, Transportation and Distribution across 13+ sites. The role has direct responsibility for 120 headcount and indirect responsibility for the whole distribution network across MBD with multiple distribution hubs in the US (approx. 240 FTE). You operate within a complex planning environment where you supply to multiple factories. You are shaping the sourcing and distribution strategy and volume allocation across the whole MBD network. This role is also a succession role to the VP, Operations and a critical role in the cross functional leadership team of the division.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with around 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 7 years in leadership roles
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics tools
• Proven track record of leading SIOP processes and digital transformation initiatives
• Leadership abilities with experience managing inclusive, distributed teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to implement change management and process improvement initiatives
• Strong project management skills with record of successful program delivery
• Experience with AI and advanced supply chain technologies
• Up to 25% including international travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• Success implementing digital supply chain technologies and guiding enterprise-scale transformation
• Deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes including demand/supply planning, procurement, and logistics

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees