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Sr Manager, Supply Chain

ThermoFisher Scientific

West Hills, CAJob$131–197K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$131–197K/yr
Location
West Hills, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Sr Manager, Supply Chain leads end-to-end supply chain operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, developing strategies and overseeing planning, inventory, budgets, and performance. The role leads a supply chain team and coordinates cross-functional Sales & Operations Planning, product transfers, and risk mitigation. It works in an office and manufacturing environment, with occasional travel to vendor sites and other company locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain ManagementSales and Operations PlanningERP SystemsSupply Chain PlanningAnalytical Decision-MakingTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationFinancial AcumenBudget ManagementCommunicationPresentationRegulatory RequirementsMatrix Organization EffectivenessInventory OptimizationDemand PlanningData AnalyticsReporting ToolsProject ManagementSupply Chain Risk MitigationContract NegotiationForecastingInventory ManagementPeople ManagementData GovernanceMRPSAP

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Related FieldMaster's Degree8+ Years Supply Chain Experience6+ Years Direct People Management ExperienceAPICS CPIM, CSCP or EquivalentLean Six Sigma Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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.

Lead supply chain operations for Thermo Fisher Scientific, overseeing end-to-end supply chain activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery of products while maintaining the highest quality standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support the company's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives while cultivating a culture of operational excellence and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.

Forecast demand and handle inventory levels to ensure efficient stock availability.

Handle budget and streamline supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Lead, monitor, and analyze important metrics to identify areas for improvement.

Establish and support positive relationships with procurement/sourcing team.

Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher’s standards and policies.

Lead, mentor, and develop a strong supply chain team.

Make informed and prompt decisions that help the organization and its collaborators.

Cultivate a team environment that encourages growth, learning, and mutual support.

Find risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Ensure business continuity plans are in place for supply chain disruptions.

Encourage innovation within the team to improve processes and systems.

Develop and support relationships with key collaborators, including customers, and internal teams, to drive supply chain initiatives.

Lead supply chain budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Stay updated on market trends and standard methodologies to still be proactive in addressing supply chain challenges and opportunities.

Refine stock levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory. Ensure accuracy in inventory tracking and management.

Lead new product transfers to ensure correct signals generated by MRP-following sequences of ERP, Data Governance, and critical metric (SAP data) and apply Operation Excellence practices.

Develop, lead, and coordinate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including facilitating monthly cross-functional S&OP meetings, aligning demand and supply plans, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing executive reporting to support business objectives and decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in direct people management

  • APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent preferred

  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

  • Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes

  • Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, etc.) and supply chain planning tools

  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

  • Experience developing and leading effective teams

  • Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization

  • Strong financial acumen and budget management skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Medical Device/life sciences/pharmaceutical industry preferred

  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrix organization

  • Experience with inventory optimization and demand planning

  • Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools

  • Strong project management capabilities

  • Ability to travel up to 20% as needed

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Normal office and manufacturing environment.

This position may require occasional travel to vendor sites and other company locations.

The role may involve extended hours during peak periods.

Required frequent communication and walking to other areas in which appointed PPE will be needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $131,300.00–$197,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,122 open Supply Chain Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$131–197K/yr
  • California median$137–200K/yr142 salary ranges
  • US median$120–187K/yr778 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $164K, is close to the California median midpoint ($168K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain Management salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 160 open Supply Chain Management jobs in California and 1,122 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Supply Chain Management postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (977 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 522 of the 1,122 open Supply Chain Management jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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