Sr. Manager, Inventory Control

Thermo Fisher Scientific • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

As Sr Manager, Inventory Controls, you will lead inventory management initiatives across Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Drug Substance Division, optimizing processes across multiple global sites. You will define and guide the division’s inventory strategy, develop operational roadmaps, and collaborate closely with Finance to establish and achieve inventory targets.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, coordinating with inventory control leaders across all DSD facilities while driving global process standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact organizational performance and scalability.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations Management
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong expertise in inventory control procedures and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-site and cross-functional improvement initiatives
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to build consensus and develop effective cross-functional partnerships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification and/or professional certifications in Project Management or Organizational Change Management
• Leadership experience within matrixed organizations
• Experience in organizational change management and process improvement
• Detail-oriented project management capabilities
• Experience working in global, multicultural environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute inventory management initiatives across multiple global Drug Substance Division sites
• Define and maintain the division’s inventory strategy and operational roadmap
• Partner with Finance to establish inventory targets, performance metrics, and governance processes
• Drive global process standardization and implementation of inventory control best practices
• Design and optimize inventory structures to support business growth and scalability
• Lead cross-functional, multi-site improvement projects with measurable business impact
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Finance teams
• Support organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide leadership and influence within matrixed, global organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level