Senior Supply Chain Leader | S&OP, Cost Optimization

ThermoFisher Scientific; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision plan

Employee assistance

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 120 hours

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in California seeks an experienced supply chain leader to oversee end-to-end operations, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure high-quality, compliant delivery of products. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that align with business goals.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain with people management, strong analytical skills, and expertise in SAP/S&OP. Occasional travel up to 20% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in direct people management
• 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 manage inventory to ensure stock availability.
• Lead budgets and streamline processes to reduce costs.
• Monitor metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Foster relationships with procurement and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a strong supply chain team.
• Lead S&OP processes and monthly cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity in supply chain.

Skills

People management

S&OP leadership

ERP systems (SAP)

Data analytics

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master's or MBA

Tools

SAP (ERP)

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in California seeks an experienced supply chain leader to oversee end-to-end operations, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure high-quality, compliant delivery of products. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that align with business goals.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain with people management, strong analytical skills, and expertise in SAP/S&OP. Occasional travel up to 20% may be needed.