Thermo Fisher Scientific · 12 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Inventory Control
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $151K/yr
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific services, dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Sr Manager, Inventory Controls will lead inventory management initiatives across the Drug Substance Division, optimizing processes and collaborating with Finance to define inventory strategy and targets.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareConsultingHealthcareLife ScienceBioinformaticsCloud Data ServicesHealth CareManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and execute inventory management initiatives across multiple global Drug Substance Division sites
Define and maintain the division’s inventory strategy and operational roadmap
Partner with Finance to establish inventory targets, performance metrics, and governance processes
Drive global process standardization and implementation of inventory control best practices
Design and optimize inventory structures to support business growth and scalability
Lead cross-functional, multi-site improvement projects with measurable business impact
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Finance teams
Support organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide leadership and influence within matrixed, global organizations
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree plus 6+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations Management
Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
Strong expertise in inventory control procedures and financial management
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-site and cross-functional improvement initiatives
Experience working with ERP systems
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to build consensus and develop effective cross-functional partnerships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Travel Requirement: Approximately 25%, domestic and international
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
Preferred
APICS certification and/or professional certifications in Project Management or Organizational Change Management
Leadership experience within matrixed organizations
Experience in organizational change management and process improvement
Detail-oriented project management capabilities
Experience working in global, multicultural environments
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$19.77BKey Investors
National Grid
2026-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $3.8B
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-02-11
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