Senior Manager North America Supply Chain
Lenexa, KS - USA
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare focused on a select set of subsectors including pharmaceutical services and technology medtech and related services life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fishers ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026 subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
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Discover Impactful Work:
The Sr. Manager North America Supply Chain is an outstanding leadership role pivotal in driving our supply chain operations across North America. This position coordinates a broad spectrum of supply chain management including demand planning sourcing purchasing materials planning order management and distribution. You will ensure the seamless flow of goods and materials to support the Microbiology divisions substantial revenue streams.
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.
- Demand Planning: Develops and implements accurate demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand.
- Sourcing & Purchasing: Leads strategic sourcing initiatives negotiates contracts with suppliers 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 Sales Marketing Product Development Finance and other key collaborators to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
- 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
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field; Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience
- 10 years of dynamic experience in supply chain management with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end supply chain operations in a complex global organization.
- Deep understanding of demand planning sourcing purchasing materials planning order management and distribution processes.
- Extensive experience with S&OP and demonstrated ability to drive process improvement.
- Experience with Continuous Availability Systems (CAS) or similar inventory management systems.
- 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:
- Standard office environment.
- May require occasional travel.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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