Senior Supply Chain Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead global SIOP process to enhance supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction. Drive cross-functional alignment and implement AI-enabled forecasting within the organization.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeCharlotte • Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Influence and guide implementation of the Division's SIOP strategy at the business unit level; manage all aspects of the SIOP process while contributing to customer satisfaction, product availability, inventory management, and attainment of financial goals
Build, standardize, maintain, and facilitate a robust monthly SIOP process, including the development of weekly S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) standards and governance
Drive demand, supply, inventory, and capacity alignment through a cross-functional process that connects operational plans with financial plans
Own the SIOP maturity roadmap and ensure the process is embedded and sustained at site, commercial, and division levels
Lead integrated reconciliation and executive review processes; translate operational plans into financial implications, with progression from units / volume to cost, revenue, and margin
Develop scenario-based decision packages for leadership that quantify the impact of supply, demand, sourcing, and inventory options on fulfillment, revenue, working capital, margin, cost, and risk
Communicate SIOP outputs, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions with CSD leadership to help drive revenue, profitability, CAS, and working capital performance
Partner with sourcing / procurement and suppliers to improve supplier-facing forecast quality, launch key supplier SIOP and collaboration forums, and strengthen contractual coverage, flexibility, and continuity plans for strategic materials
Own SIOP dashboards, analytics, and KPI reporting in Power BI or similar tools, partnering with IT and digital teams as needed
Identify, pilot, and scale pragmatic AI-enabled use cases across the supply chain, including forecast signal refinement, supply risk sensing, exception prioritization, and decision automation
Work cross-functionally to support supply chain priorities within the business units and division; as necessary, lead projects that close gaps, improve resilience, and capitalize on opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required
8+ years' experience in Supply Chain management, Inventory management, and SIOP / S&OP / IBP processes
Experience leading projects across functions or regions and driving continuous improvement with a disciplined approach
Expertise leading a cross-functional SIOP process; proficiency in demand forecasting, capacity, supply, inventory, and financial reconciliation
Demonstrated experience maturing SIOP within a global or matrixed organization and building scenario-based decision support for senior leaders
Experience partnering with sourcing / procurement and suppliers to improve supply assurance, collaborative planning, and contractual coverage
Experience with advanced analytics, data visualization, automation, or AI-enabled planning capabilities (and/or Machine Learning) strongly preferred
APICS certification and Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification preferred

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, 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

SIOPS&OPIBPdemand forecastingcapacity managementsupply managementinventory managementfinancial reconciliationadvanced analyticsdata visualization

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementcommunicationproject managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencingdecision-makingcustomer satisfaction

Certifications

APICS certificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt