Head of Supply Chain - Onsite, Florence SC

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location: Onsite Florance, SC

Description:
Lead supply chain operations for Thermo Fisher Scientific, overseeing end-to-end supply chain activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery of products while maintaining the highest quality standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support the company's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives while cultivating a culture of operational excellence and customer focus.

Keys to Success

Education:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Experience:
• Experience leading Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes
• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, 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 life sciences/pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrix organization
• Demonstrated success implementing supply chain initiatives
• 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