Senior Global Supply Chain Leader - Strategy & S&OP

NCBioImpact; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a senior supply chain leader in the United States to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, with emphasis on strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and continuous improvement. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of operational excellence and customer focus.

The role requires extensive experience in S&OP, ERP systems (SAP), and strong leadership capabilities, with up to 20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, etc.) and supply chain planning tools
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities
• Experience developing and leading effective teams
• Excellence in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Medical Device/life sciences/pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrix organization
• Experience with inventory optimization and demand planning
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Forecast demand and handle inventory levels to ensure efficient stock availability.
• Handle budget and streamline supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead, monitor, and analyze important metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Establish and support positive relationships with procurement/sourcing team.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher’s standards and policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a strong supply chain team.
• Make informed and prompt decisions that help the organization and its collaborators.
• Cultivate a team environment that encourages growth, learning, and mutual support.
• Find risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Ensure business continuity plans are in place for supply chain disruptions.
• Encourage innovation within the team to improve processes and systems.
• Develop and support relationships with key collaborators, including customers, and internal teams, to drive supply chain initiatives.
• Lead supply chain budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Stay updated on market trends and standard methodologies to still be proactive in addressing supply chain challenges and opportunities.
• Refine stock levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory. Ensure accuracy in inventory tracking and management.
• Lead new product transfers to ensure correct signals generated by MRP-following sequences of ERP, Data Governance, and critical metric (SAP data) and apply Operation Excellence practices.
• Develop, lead, and coordinate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including facilitating monthly cross-functional S&OP meetings, aligning demand and supply plans, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing executive reporting to support business objectives and decision‑making.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

S&OP tools

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a senior supply chain leader in the United States to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, with emphasis on strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and continuous improvement. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of operational excellence and customer focus.

The role requires extensive experience in S&OP, ERP systems (SAP), and strong leadership capabilities, with up to 20%