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
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain strategySIOP processeslogistics operationscustoms managementwarehousing3PL partnershipsPractical Process Improvement (PPI)operational metricsoperational auditsdigital tools and analytics
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcommunicationattention to detailresilience under pressure