Supervisor, Supply Chain Planning

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:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Supply Chain Supervisor and contribute to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you'll develop strategies for material planning, inventory management, and vendor relationships while supporting operational excellence. You'll manage a team responsible for ensuring timely, high-quality material delivery to support production needs. Working in a complex environment, you'll build strategic partnerships with vendors, collaborate across functions, and optimize supply chain processes. Your guidance will be essential in implementing continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining compliance, and supporting team members' professional growth while creating an inclusive work culture focused on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or materials management
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or related field
• Additional relevant certifications in supply chain, logistics, or quality management a plus
• Experience managing and developing teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
• Knowledge of import/export compliance and global trade regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and supply chain management software
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and international environment
• Experience with inventory management and material planning
• Fluent English communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Strong customer service orientation with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements
• Experience implementing change management initiatives and process improvements