Thermo Fisher Scientific · 8 hours ago
Sr Manager, Supply Chain
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain will lead the Materials Management team, focusing on materials planning, inventory control, and supplier performance to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the Materials Management team, fostering high engagement, accountability, and professional growth
Define team priorities aligned with business goals, set performance objectives, and track progress against key metrics
Build organizational capability through coaching, training, and talent development plans
Oversee materials planning processes, ensuring master production schedules and material requirements plans meet delivery needs
Manage inventory levels to balance service performance with working capital targets; minimize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock
Optimize policies for safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, and demand variability
Partner with procurement and suppliers to secure critical materials, negotiate terms and contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Establish strong supplier relationships to enhance responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation
Collaborate with other departments to resolve constraints and support studies and change initiatives
Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for materials management performance
Identify opportunities for process automation and system enhancements; drive implementation of best-in-class tools and practices
Lead corrective actions when performance does not meet defined goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of progressive supply chain and materials management experience with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity
Strong expertise in materials planning, inventory optimization, procurement practices, and logistics operations
Demonstrated track record leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Commitment to operational excellence with a continuous improvement mindset
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
Work is performed in a production or office environment with exposure to electrical equipment
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced data analytics for performance measurement and decision support
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
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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