Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office 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. DESCRIPTION: At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we're seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead the S&OP process (Sales & Operations Planning ) fully utilizing ERP Systems like SAP combined with advanced Spreadsheet tools, with a view to further 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 S&OP 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. This is a full end to end Supply Chain role from Demand Planning, Sourcing, Supply Planning, Transportation and Distribution across 13+ sites. The role has direct responsibility for 120 headcount and indirect responsibility for the whole distribution network across MBD with multiple distribution hubs in the US (approx. 240 FTE). You operate within a complex planning environment where you supply to multiple factories. You are shaping the sourcing and distribution strategy and volume allocation across the whole MBD network. This role is also a succession role to the VP, Operations and a critical role in the cross functional leadership team of the division. REQUIREMENTS: Advanced Degree with around 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 7 years in leadership roles Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred Success implementing digital supply chain technologies and guiding enterprise-scale transformation 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 and advanced supply chain technologies Up to 25% including international travel as required Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.