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Manager, Supply Chain Excellence

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Manager, Supply Chain Excellence

Shanghai, China

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Position Summary:

The manager is an operations management position. The goals are focused on motivating change and process adoption that reshape the organization in support of our vision and strategy (STRAP). Leading teams across the country organization, and in close coordination with all key partners, the manager brings consistency, integrity, and intensity into improvement projects. This role will also is leading QTC programs, global supply chain strategy execution, critical metric management structures with mainly operation and process focused.

Functional Responsibilities:

  • Establish standard process & drive process improvements by lean/PPI experience, digitalization, project management tools to achieve company targets.
  • Develop project plans, identify dependencies, crafts and assess time and budget estimates. Analyze critical path, risks, and constraints, and identify resource requirements. Maintain full control of project timelines, resources, and budgets.
  • Focus on developing/improving sale effectiveness, including creation of user manual, provide trainings to partners.
  • Process Owner to improve existing process to improve efficiency of commercial Go-To-Market
  • Set up and optimize controlling tools to ensure proper implementation of policy and tools for efficient follow up with commercial teams. Measure metrics at organizational and individual level.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams and executive sponsors. Facilitates for strategic & vertical planning, deep analysis for product portfolio, segments, and channels. Lead implementation review and E2E process change, applying lean leadership tools and standard work.
  • Support line manager for new strategic programs deployment and build up working relationship with all partners and sponsors.
  • Removes roadblocks and obstacles through facilitated learning, uses structured problem solving and a consistent and robust process.
  • Ensures actions and commitments are aligned across the organization, with engagement from all.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree; preferably in Business, Operations, Computer Science, Finance, or Organizational Behavior. MBA preferred.
  • 5 years of relevant industry experience, with 5 years management experience in supply chain, Project management, business operations and other commercial background.
  • Professional certifications and/or experiences in leading commercial improvement projects. PMP certification a plus
  • Experienced trainer and public speaker
  • Proficient in both English and Mandarin in oral and writing
  • Lean expert preferred.
  • 10%-20% travel

Desired Competencies:

  • Drives for Results - Consistently meets goals and objectives with increasing focus on stretch goal attainment.
  • Well organized, quick thinker, strong executions. Responds to deadlines and priorities.
  • Self-motivated and positive. Demonstrates the mental agility to acquire new concepts and business insight rapidly and has an interest in building comprehensive industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
  • Ability and experience making data-driven decisions across business functions.
  • Good communication skills and common language across all organization levels, including excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Negotiation skills - Understands the dynamics of negotiation centered on achieving the highest value for partners.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01259217-2
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program