Sr Director Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Waltham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. DESCRIPTION: At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we're seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to advance digital transformation and operational excellence across our supply chain network. In this key role, you'll lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and enhance customer satisfaction. You'll lead innovative initiatives in demand planning, inventory optimization, and digital technology adoption while fostering strong partnerships across divisions and functions. As a member of the leadership team, you'll oversee the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, guide continuous improvement, and develop robust strategies to enhance product availability and operational efficiency. Your strategic approach will help shape the future of our supply chain operations, implementing advanced technologies and best practices while developing and mentoring teams across multiple locations. As a member of the leadership team, you will work closely with all Divisions to ensure timely responses for company objectives and challenges (ie global tariffs, ERP/MRP integrations, supply chain continuity, etc).

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 7 years in leadership roles
• Deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes including demand/supply planning, procurement, and logistics
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics tools
• Proven track record of leading SIOP processes and digital transformation initiatives
• Leadership abilities with experience managing inclusive, distributed teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to implement change management and process improvement initiatives
• Strong project management skills with record of successful program delivery
• Experience with AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced supply chain technologies
• Travel 25-50% including international travel as required
• Success implementing digital supply chain technologies and guiding enterprise-scale transformation

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience in regulated industries (Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Device) preferred

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director