Director, Distribution Operational Excellence
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

Group/Division Summary:

Position Summary:

The Director, Distribution Operational Excellence, reporting to the Vice President, North America Distribution, will provide support across a network of fifteen (15) North American distribution centers and various international locations while engaging with a variety of cross-functional areas within the supply chain. This position will maximize Centers of Excellence within the Customer Channels Group (CCG) to provide support across the network. The position will also be critical in aiding the advancement of our distribution centers and the Global Supply Chain Network, as well as contributing to the operations planning process. The global supply chain operates within a broad, distributed network, supporting 5,000+ suppliers, 200,000+ products and 350,000+ customers. Various distribution center aspects include material movement automation, multi-WMS, dangerous goods, cold chain, lot control, date control, wave & order picking. Areas of focus will include:

  • Facility operational optimization and innovation that impact safety, quality, delivery, cost, and colleague experience.
  • Facility maintenance, OEE and Capital Expenditure management
  • Best practices for end-to-end material and information flow
  • Distribution Systems Support (hardware and software)
  • Data Analytics and Modeling
  • Internal / External benchmarking
How Will You Get Here?

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Superior role model leadership behaviors - ability to lead an organization (and influence others) while actively displaying the Company's 4-I's - Integrity, Innovation, Intensity and Involvement
  • Capability to promote process improvement, operational excellence, and standard methodologies across the distribution network
  • Clear understanding and experience in low to high automation for distribution centers, material handling, OEE, equipment monitoring, and related software (WMS, CCS), building design, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability for developing and implementing project plans across a variety of initiatives supporting multiple facilities (including building construction and permitting).
  • Strong analytical, financial and P&L skills required to succeed, proven negotiating and contracting skills.
  • 15+ years of STEM experience in Distribution and/or Manufacturing
  • Position entails up to 25% travel
Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or STEM is required; MBA or Master's Degree in STEM or related filed is strongly preferred

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!



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