Sr. Manager, North America Planning and Supply Chain

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Career development

Company culture of integrity

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology is seeking a Senior Manager, North America Planning and Supply Chain to lead end-to-end planning and supply chain operations across North America. The role centers on our Lenexa, KS manufacturing hub producing thousands of SKUs, directing demand and aligning supply with growth targets.

You will drive demand planning, create robust supply and production plans, manage sourcing and materials control, and partner across functions to optimize inventory and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
• 10+ years in supply chain with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of demand/supply planning and MRP processes.
• Experience with weekly production planning and S&OP.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America supply chain functions and performance.
• Develop demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels.
• Create supply plans (RCCP, mid-term, weekly schedules).
• Oversee sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate materials planning and inventory control.
• Manage distribution, logistics, and transportation.
• Monitor budget and drive cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product teams.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Support growth of the microbiology division with steady supply.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Sourcing

Purchasing

Materials Planning

Distribution

Cost Reduction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team Leadership

Compliance

APICS CSCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Workday ID: R-01344044. Joining our team, you’ll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Sr. Manager, North America Planning and Supply Chain is an outstanding leadership role pivotal in driving End to End planning and supply chain operations across North America.

Our North America supply chain is centered around our Manufacturing hub in Lenexa, Kansas which is producing 3000 SKUs across Dehydrated Culture Media, Prepared Culture Media and Diagnostic kits (Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing). You will be responsible for the demand planning across the region and then ensuring that the supply plan & production plans of our manufacturing units enable us to meet that demand as we grow the business. You will do this alongside leading our inbound and outbound supply chain and logistics.

A Day in the Life

• North America Supply Chain Leadership: Directs and manages all supply chain functions within North America, ensuring outstanding performance and efficiency. You will lead;
• Demand Planning: Develops and implements accurate demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand.
• Supply Planning: Develop Supply Plans (RCCP, Mid Term Capacity Plans, Weekly Schedules, Production Plans) which direct production to make the right stock at the right time
• Sourcing & Purchasing: Leads strategic sourcing initiatives and manages supplier relationships to ensure efficient procurement of materials and services.
• Materials Planning: Coordinates inventory control, production planning, and material flow to ensure timely availability of materials for production and fulfilment.
• Distribution: Coordinates warehouse operations, logistics, and transportation to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.
• Financial Performance: Manages the supply chain budget, monitors critical metrics, and finds opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with Production & Quality to ensure seamless production then with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance to ensure we are making the right stock to grow the business
• Team Leadership & Development: Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing supply chain team.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Drives Microbiology Division Growth: Ensures a reliable supply chain, supporting $300M in North American revenue and $700M globally.

Keys to Success

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of demand planning, supply planning, materials planning, order management, and distribution processes.
• Proven track record of successfully managing manufacturing / production planning and MRP processes.
• Experience building weekly production plans and working with X functional partners to ensure delivery
• Strong SAP capability, with practical understanding of how planning master data, order book, inventory, and production execution interact.
• Extensive experience with S&OP and demonstrated ability to drive process improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience in the life sciences or related industry is preferred.
• APICS certification (e.g., CSCP, CPIM) is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Requires min of 3 days a week on site in an office environment
• May require occasional travel.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. the company offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we’re steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life. Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, is now under the ownership of Astorg, a leading private equity firm with deep healthcare sector expertise and proven track record in diagnostics. With the continuity of trusted brands, established expertise and a long-standing reputation in microbiology, we’re looking for talented people to join us as we enter our next chapter of growth. Come and be part of what’s next for our company.