Thermo Fisher Scientific · 7 hours ago
Sr Manager, Supply Chain
Bridgewater, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $213K/yr
7+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to make impactful decisions regarding demand and supply plans. This role involves managing a team of production planners and ensuring a reliable supply of materials while contributing to the overall supply chain strategy.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Partner with the Demand Planning team to create executable supply plans across all value streams and ensuring supply is available to meet demand requirements within the planning horizon
Work with the Procurement team to ensure reliable supply of Raw Materials, Packaging and Components are supplied to the sites
The role is also responsible for deploying new process changes, templates, work on projects with other functions to account for organizational changes, etc
Directly manages a team of production planners
Represents the Site Leadership staff, including performance reporting, budget management, strategy contribution, decision-making and communications
Develop and govern the process through which production schedules are developed and managed within the value streams, including prioritization logic, constraint management, process controls and flex/buffer strategies while achieving company revenue goals, customer service goals, inventory and lean productivity goals
Manage working capital (Inventory) levels to achieve or surpass financial goals (site & business unit)
Continuously strive to achieve balance across key goals and priorities of service level, inventory and operational efficiencies within a quarterly planning horizon
Partners with the Network capacity manager to complete routine rough-cut capacity planning based on 18-24 months of demand, utilization rates, efficiency assumptions and any strategic programs or events
Responsible for setting operational objectives and successful implementation, maintenance and execution of planning processes and initiatives across regions, business units and product families
Achieve success through regular mentor, developing and the ability to empower the team
Facilitate monthly supply planning meeting and ensure gaps are clearly understood and communicated, and appropriate actions are in place to resolve
Influence and collaborate with key partners in marketing, demand planning and finance, and address input gaps as identified by forecast error, volatility and other means
Understand and highlight capacity constraints and work collaboratively with Manufacturing on resolution across resources and constraints
Make recommendations for vital capacity expansions and support case development and analysis
Implement and supervise KPIs to ensure material supply is maintained. Stewardship of key suppliers is a critical focus area
Support relevant supply chain projects around enhancing customer experience & improving delivery
Develop and implement inventory management strategies that support revenue growth, minimize risk of E&O for both finished goods and raw materials, while balancing inventory turns and availability goals
Participate in problem solving activities and drive back-order reduction efforts
Provide input and recommendation in improving supply chain strategies, policies and practices
Manages the annual Performance Management and Development (PMD) and Human Resource Review (HRR) processes, maintaining a dedicated and engaged team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other business management subject area or related field is required
At least 7 Years leadership experience in the Supply Chain, or related field. Ideally Life Sciences manufacturing confirmed experience, or highly regulated field
Proficiency in an Enterprise System, such as SAP, JDE, or another major ERP platforms as well as advanced planning tools (e.g., APO, Kinaxis, OMP, or similar)
Ability to build relationships across different parts of the organization: commercial, sales, marketing, product development, finance, engineering and manufacturing
Deep knowledge in planning processes: supply planning, new product's introduction, material planning and SIOP processes
Ability to thrive in a matrix and cross-functional team environment
Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, including great presentations
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
Healthcare
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
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
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
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
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