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Director, Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director, Supply Chain

full-timePosted: Aug 28, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026USA, North Carolina, Greenville

Job Description

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAdherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job DescriptionAs 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.GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARYThe Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions within the Pharma Services Group. Approximately 4400 colleagues across six CDMO sites support pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers from drug product development and technology transfer through commercialization of sterile injectable and oral solid dose products.POSITION SUMMARYThe Director, Supply Chain provides leadership for end-to-end supply chain operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Greenville CDMO campus. This role translates site and division priorities into supply chain plans that deliver multi-customer commitments, manufacturing continuity, inventory optimization, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.The role is accountable for planning, materials management, sourcing, warehouse and distribution operations, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and team capability. The Director integrates customer forecasts, program milestones, materials, and capacity into executable plans, partnering with Operations, Finance, Commercial, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management.Key Responsibilities:Business & Supply Chain LeadershipDevelop and execute supply chain plans aligned with the site's strategy for a complex, multi-customer CDMO portfolio.Drive strong performance across customer service, schedule adherence, materials, inventory, planning, suppliers, warehouse operations, and working capital.Lead S&OP and portfolio planning processes to align customer demand, capacity, materials, and program priorities.Organizational LeadershipLead and develop a high-performing supply chain team while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.Build team capability through coaching, development planning, and succession planning.Provide supply chain expertise and recommendations to site leadership and key cross-functional partners.Strategic ExecutionLead cross-functional improvement initiatives that strengthen responsiveness, schedule reliability, operational efficiency, and customer delivery.Drive Lean, digitalization, automation, and standardization opportunities across supply chain processes.Establish and manage governance and KPIs to track customer commitments and sustainable results.Financial & Risk ManagementManage the Supply Chain operating budget, resource planning, and capital requirements within approved site priorities.Optimize customer commitments, capacity, inventory investment, productivity, and cost through disciplined decision-making.Maintain continuity and risk mitigation plans for critical materials, suppliers, demand shifts, and program changes.Customer & Cross-Functional LeadershipPartner with Program Management, Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory to align customer and site priorities and resolve supply chain constraints.Represent Supply Chain in customer governance, operational reviews, and other cross-functional forums as appropriate.Qualifications:A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other business management team or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.10+ years of relevant supply chain management experience, with at least 5 years of people management experience.Minimum 5 years leading multiple management-level leaders.Demonstrated experience leading managers and/or multi-functional supply chain teams.Leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, including planning, materials, ERP/MRP, S&OP, inventory, warehousing, distribution, and order fulfillment.Demonstrated success implementing transformation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong financial acumen, customer-facing communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.PreferredAPICS certification.Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.Experience in CDMO and GMP drug product manufacturing.Leadership CompetenciesStrategic thinking and business acumenTeam leadership and talent developmentSystems thinking and cross-functional collaborationFinancial and operational decision-makingChange leadership and continuous improvementCustomer partnership, collaboration, and influencePhysical Requirements:Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Locations

  • USA, North Carolina, Greenville

Skills Required

  • pharmaceuticalintermediate
  • end-to-end supply chain managementintermediate
  • CDMOintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other business management team or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. (degree in supply chain management)
  • 10+ years of relevant supply chain management experience, with at least 5 years of people management experience. (experience, 10 years)
  • Minimum 5 years leading multiple management-level leaders. (experience, 5 years)
  • Demonstrated experience leading managers and/or multi-functional supply chain teams. (experience)
  • Leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, including planning, materials, ERP/MRP, S&OP, inventory, warehousing, distribution, and order fulfillment. (experience)
  • Demonstrated success implementing transformation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. (experience)
  • Strong financial acumen, customer-facing communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. (experience)
  • PreferredAPICS certification.Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.Experience in CDMO and GMP drug product manufacturing. (experience)
  • Leadership CompetenciesStrategic thinking and business acumenTeam leadership and talent developmentSystems thinking and cross-functional collaborationFinancial and operational decision-makingChange leadership and continuous improvementCustomer partnership, collaboration, and influence (experience)
  • Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. (experience)

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