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ThermoFisher Scientific Sr Manager, Operations in Morrisville, North Carolina
Work Schedule
Other
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Senior Manager of Operations Strategy role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a unique and exciting opportunity to shape the initiatives that drive meaningful and sustainable improvements across our global manufacturing and supply chain operations. As a strategic influencer, you will blend analytical rigor with an understanding of operations to impact the trajectory of our company's profitability. This position will play a crucial role in leading co-manufacturing and operations initiatives, cost-out strategies, and supplier sourcing projects. By synthesizing data into plans and narratives, you will identify pathways to enhanced profitability and establish the building blocks of our future operational framework.
What you will do:
Conduct thorough analyses in areas such as supply chain footprint mapping, dual sourcing and product transfer strategy.
Make/buy decisions, asset optimization, and risk management for contract manufacturing, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
Evaluate and recommend products for co-manufacturing versus insourcing, aligning with broader commercial strategies and value engineering principles.
Develop high-quality comprehensive, strategic presentations, using analytical insights to craft compelling narratives and actionable recommendations.
Influencing decision-making across the organization's senior leadership.
Create strategies for the transition of products and technologies between co-manufacturing locations, aligning with divisional, regional, and corporate strategies.
Collaborate with Sourcing and R&D teams to drive cost-out and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies .
Strengthening market position and profitability.
Partner with product development and R&D teams to embed cost-efficient manufacturing and engineering solutions early in the design process.
Develop and implement risk management strategies and performance measurement to enhance supply chain resilience and ensure regulatory compliance.
Lead critical initiatives like demand & capacity matching, ensuring rigor and precision.
Use advanced Excel modeling techniques to build financial and operations models and conduct analyses.
Engage with leaders across the organization to understand their needs and challenges, providing strategic analysis that supports decision-making.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in strategic operations, business analysis, or a related field, preferably in a multinational manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered favorably. MBA is preferred.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, with a high level of competence in Excel and the capability to learn and use new analytical tools swiftly.
Expertise in transforming insights into clear and influential PowerPoint presentations.
A proactive and motivated leader who takes initiative and effectively drives projects forward.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with strategic and financial implications.
Demonstrated success in managing high-visibility projects and initiatives from conception to execution.
Ability to think strategically and find innovative solutions to operational challenges.
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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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