Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 weeks ago
Supervisor, Inventory Management
McPherson, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in providing integrated lab service, support, and supply management. The role involves leading a team to ensure high levels of customer service, managing inventory, and supporting process improvements while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead the daily supervision of a small team of customer site-based personnel, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service
Includes: ordering lab supplies, chemicals and consumables for POU areas, stockroom management, track lot numbers and expiration dates, material handling, driving forklift as needed
Use both Thermo Fisher Scientific ordering and inventory management systems as well as customer’s system (SAP)
Optimally lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site inventory specialists
Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and employee performance evaluations
Deliver on contractual scope of work
Develop, track, and trend business metrics
Collaborate and support the Program Manager for customer performance reviews
Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits
Support proactive inventory planning by analyzing usage trends and ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance within proprietary systems to optimize stock levels and meet service level expectations
Write and implement SOPs, conduct site inspections, and ensure completion of annual physical inventory
Define new opportunities by actively seeking expansion of services
Provide capability presentations
Support the sales team and customer to identify savings and opportunities
Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
Support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting
Communicate and hold local staff accountable to safety expectations
Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations
May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
4+ years of validated experience in inventory management, including chemical handling required
Leadership and supervisory abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead, coach, and enhance team culture
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software
Basic chemical knowledge including chemical handling, lot numbers and expiration dates for inventory tracking
Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills make timely decisions, re-balance staff workloads, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills
Experience in a laboratory setting is highly preferred
Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A range of employee benefits
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
Recent News
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