Director, Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Lead the Chemical Analysis Division global supply chain organization to deliver reliable customer fulfillment, disciplined working-capital performance, and scalable growth.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $164,500 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading supply chain operations, including demand and supply planning, inventory strategy, and order fulfillment. Proficient in leveraging advanced planning tools and methodologies to drive operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

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Supply Chain LeadershipDemand PlanningSales and Operations Planning (SIOP)Inventory StrategyERP and Advanced Planning Tools

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementDemand PlanningInventory ManagementOrder FulfillmentData AnalysisForecast SegmentationCapacity ModelingScenario PlanningProblem SolvingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Without AuthorityAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsBusiness Intelligence ToolsWorkflow Automation ToolsDigital Planning CapabilitiesLean Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Supply ChainProfessional Certification in Supply Chain

Industry Keywords

Global ManufacturingLife ScienceRegulated Product EnvironmentIntegrated Business PlanningCross-Functional Execution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Chemical Analysis Division global supply chain organization to deliver reliable customer fulfillment, disciplined working-capital performance, and scalable growth.
Set direction for end-to-end planning and execution across demand, supply, capacity, inventory, order management, and network decisions.
Translate CAD business strategy into an integrated supply-chain roadmap, operating priorities, and resource choices.
Build partnerships with commercial, operations, finance, procurement, product management, customer service, IT, quality, and global functions.
Own and improve CAD Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE).
Advance demand planning, forecast segmentation, scenario planning, capacity modeling, and supply planning across sites and product families.
Lead planning-system and data-readiness initiatives, including adoption of digital planning capabilities.
Lead end-to-end order-management and backlog processes to improve lead-time performance, promise-date accuracy, order visibility, and delivery reliability.
Identify supply risks and drive mitigation plans for shortages, holds, capacity constraints, and demand changes.
Use performance reviews and root-cause problem solving to improve on-time delivery, order fill, service-parts availability, and customer communication.
Develop and lead an integrated inventory strategy, including stocking and positioning policies.
Lead inventory governance, safety-stock reviews, excess and obsolete prevention and disposition, inventory balancing, and financial forecasting.
Lead, develop, and retain the supply-chain team; build succession and functional depth.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment rooted in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values.
Embed PPI, Lean, structured problem solving, automation, analytics, and AI into daily work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Substantial progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or integrated business planning, including leadership responsibility in a complex, multi-site environment.
Demonstrated experience leading demand and supply planning, SIOP or equivalent processes, inventory strategy, order fulfillment, and cross-functional execution.
Experience translating business objectives into operational plans, measurable outcomes, and clear executive-level recommendations.
Ability to lead teams through change, build partnerships across organizational boundaries, and influence without direct authority.
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and people-leadership skills.
Graduate degree or relevant professional certification in supply chain, planning, or operations preferred.
Experience with ERP, advanced planning, business intelligence, and workflow automation tools; experience implementing planning technology is an advantage.
Experience in a global manufacturing, instrumentation, life science, or other regulated product environment.
Working knowledge of continuous-improvement methods such as PPI, Lean, A3, and root-cause corrective action.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy