JOB DESCRIPTION

Location/Division Specific Information
This position is within the Laboratory Products Group (LPG) business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific reporting to the Laboratory Plastics Division (LPE) Rochester, NY
Discover Impactful Work:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Sr Manager, Distribution and play a key role in optimizing our Distribution operations to exceed customer expectations in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and efficiency. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive world-class logistics solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

A day in the Life:

• Lead a dedicated team of salaried and hourly employees to achieve distribution excellence and ambitious company goals while delighting the customer.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments (customer service, transportation, operations, commercial, etc.) to develop the most efficient inbound, outbound, and order fulfillment strategy while maintaining customer expectations.
• Provide Site financial information (expense analytics, cost drivers, reporting) and maintain annual budget targets in partnership with senior management.
• Initiate investigations into process failures, product failures, and safety incidents, determining and implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement a strategy of continuous improvement to include productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Drive effective communication within the distribution center and with other departments across the company.
• Lead 3PL performance and financial
• Provide opportunities for cross-training and leadership development through mentoring, coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate (PMDs) distribution leaders, and develop Performance Improvement Plans when vital.
• Serve as an effective safety steward by ensuring accurate reporting of near misses and attending safety trainings.
• Operate a safe work environment through continuous safety awareness and full compliance to all EH&S programs and activities.
• Partner with EH&S to foster a safety-first culture and improve safety procedures and metrics. Serve as a safety steward by reporting near misses accurately and participating in safety trainings.
• Lead a team 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) supplier, ensuring they consistently meet performance expectations, including on-time delivery and inventory accuracy, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct thorough financial cost analysis and develop strategies to optimize distribution costs without compromising service quality or customer satisfaction.
• Uphold Thermofisher’s values and standards in all interactions with customers, ensuring a positive representation of the company’s commitment to excellence and reliability in logistics services.
• Ensure high standards of inventory control accuracy, including ownership and execution of a robust cycle count program in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Proven experience as a people leader.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage and motivate a large team, build relationships with employees, peers, and management, and prioritize customer satisfaction.
• Must have a consistent track record of optimally managing a financial P&L, building, and achieving an annual operating plan that drives year-over-year cost reductions.
• Must possess the leadership skills to take charge and inspire change by initiating actions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and change.
• Must have superb coordination skills to plan, coordinate, and set priorities to facilitate timely execution.
• Must possess strong systems (including database management and reporting) and project management skills; must be PC literate in Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying out responsibilities.
• Follows and provides direction accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintains personal composure in high-paced and stressful situations.

Relocation support available!

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