Senior Operations Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Riyadh • Saudi Arabia
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About the role
- Develop and implement country-level supply chain strategy in alignment with global and business objectives
- Lead SIOP processes to achieve high service levels and optimal working capital
- Oversee logistics and distribution operations including customs, warehousing, and 3PL partnerships
- Optimize material flow from global manufacturing and distribution sites to local customers
- Drive Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives for enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and improved quality
- Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions and expansion activities and proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Achieve operational metrics: efficiency, cycle time, OTIF, inventory accuracy
- Oversee operational audits for compliance with ISO, QMS, and local regulations
- Implement digital tools and analytics for better visibility and decision-making
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure business alignment
- Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain and Operations team
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations management, Supply chain, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience with minimum of 3 years in managerial role, ideally in a multinational or highly regulated industry
- Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and timelines with integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Strong command of Microsoft office, Power BI, and other productivity tools
- High attention to detail and resilience under pressure
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supply chain strategySIOP processeslogistics operationscustoms managementwarehousing3PL partnershipsPractical Process Improvement (PPI)operational metricsoperational auditsdigital tools and analytics
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcommunicationattention to detailresilience under pressure