Sr. Manager, Supply Chain, Drug Product Division

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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The Senior Supply Chain Manager serves as a Global Supply Chain lead for the Drug Product Division (DPD) providing strategic leadership for integrated supply chain planning inventory optimization Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and global supply chain governance across the divisions manufacturing network.

This position partners closely with Commercial Operations Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Quality Finance Program Management and Site Supply Chain teams to develop and execute global supply chain strategies that support customer commitments operational excellence inventory optimization and financial performance. The role is responsible for driving standardized planning processes improving supply chain visibility enabling digital transformation initiatives and ensuring compliance with cGMP regulatory requirements and Thermo Fisher Scientific policies.

Reporting to the Sr. Director Global Supply Chain the incumbent serves as the global subject matter expert (SME) for Drug Product Division planning processes and provides functional leadership across multiple sites and regions.

Day in the Life:

Global Supply Chain Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of global supply chain strategies supporting the Drug Product Division.
• Drive alignment of global planning processes across manufacturing sites while balancing customer demand manufacturing capacity inventory investment and financial objectives.
• Develop standardized planning governance and best practices across the global manufacturing network.
• Identify strategic supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and customer supply.

Global Planning & Network Optimization

• Oversee global Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory planning strategies.
• Partner with regional planning teams to optimize manufacturing capacity utilization and network performance.
• Lead cross-site balancing strategies to improve service levels and manufacturing efficiency.

Inventory & Working Capital Management

• Develop global inventory strategies that optimize customer service while minimizing working capital.
• Establish inventory governance for raw materials work-in-process and finished goods.
• Drive improvements in Days of Supply (DOS) inventory turns excess and obsolete inventory reduction and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory health through standardized KPIs and corrective action plans.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Provide functional leadership across global planning organizations through influence and collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Commercial Manufacturing Procurement Quality Finance Program Management Logistics and Operations.
• Mentor regional planning teams and promote knowledge sharing and standardized best practices.

Keys to Success:

Education:

Must have Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or Science / Engineering.

MBA is a plus.

Lean Six Sigma Project Management Certification is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years experience in supply chain management experience is required preferred to have inventory and customer service management experience in a large highly complex GMP manufacturing environment in pharmaceutical or medical devices industry.

Must have SAP Business Planning Tool experience in Master Planning/Scheduling (MPS) Material Resources Planning (MRP) II in manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing or operations is preferred.

Competencies:

Demonstrated strong manufacturing planning processes design improvement and implementation skills.

Must have advanced Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Power BI experience. Knowledgeable in statistics production scenario planning & modeling what-if scenario analysis algorithm for dynamic programming are preferred. Must have strong analytical problem solving leadership influencing and presentation skills. Seasoned management skills in setting team objective drive cross-functional collaboration prudent risk-taking self-awareness and adaptability results and performance driven individual. Self-directed self-disciplined and highly organized; big picture orientation with attention to detail. Able to prioritize multiple tasks with a sense of urgency in a very fast-paced environment. Resilient and able to handle pressure. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Proficiency with the English language.

25% travel is required - domestic and international

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment requiring extended periods of computer use virtual collaboration and data analysis. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required to support global manufacturing sites customer meetings supply chain improvement initiatives system implementations project deployments and business integration activities. Occasional travel flexibility may be required based on project and business priorities.

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Medical Dental & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER

• Relocation assistance is NOT provided

• Must be legally authorized to work in US/Canada without sponsorship

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $106600.00$155850.00.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 106600 - 155850