Supply Chain Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Ward Hill, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will provide strategic leadership of end-to-end supply chain operations. You will guide cross-functional teams to optimize inventory, enhance customer service levels, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the company’s network. In collaboration with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders, you will develop and execute supply chain strategies that balance service excellence with operational efficiency. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovation and transformation at a life sciences company.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in supply chain management.
• At least 3 years of people leadership and team development experience.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and advanced Excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and S&OP.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in achieving KPIs for service levels, inventory, and cost optimization.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to execute effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and quality management systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study include Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Guide cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and enhance customer service levels.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain network.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that balance service excellence with operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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 of paid time off (PTO) and 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, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

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