Supply Chain Specialist III

$83,300 - $125,000/Yr

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Frederick, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Frederick, MD

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Specialist III will play a pivotal role in supporting the CSD by providing strategic leadership and driving pivotal initiatives to meet business objectives. This position is vital for meeting customer demand, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing costs through effective project management, demand planning, and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Practical Process Improvement Leader by finding opportunities for enhancement and spearheading Kaizen initiatives.
• Lead project teams in the execution of critical supply chain projects, including MRP customization/optimization and the implementation of Advanced Planning & Scheduling systems.
• Drive performance improvements with key suppliers by identifying and resolving complex systemic issues.
• Implement Supplier Recovery and Improvement initiatives to elevate suppliers to World Class performance levels through enhanced process capabilities.
• Develop and manage strategic projects, including project plans, tracking capabilities, and progress reporting to leadership.
• Validate purchase orders to ensure they support accurate demand, improve supplier Line of Balance (LOB) and past dues (PD), verify raw material and Work in Progress (WIP) positions, review yield and quality performance, resolve capacity issues, identify tooling needs, ensure stable and accurate demand signals, and enhance Supplier Look-Ahead metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related business management field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant supply chain experience in the Life Sciences, Medical Device, or regulated industries.
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and remain goal-oriented.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory control techniques and a solid understanding of planning functions related to Capacity Planning (CPS), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and interfacing systems (e.g., QA, Forecasting).
• Strong analytical skills combined with practical discernment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across various functional teams.
• Proficiency in Sophisticated Planning, MRP, and ERP planning systems (E1 and SAP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Caregiver leave
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 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
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Tuition reimbursement