Supervisor, Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Supervisor

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.

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.

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

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $90,.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