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FIFisher Clinical Services GmbH

Director, Supply Chain(m/w/x)

Rheinfelden (Baden)
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Leading regional logistics strategy and optimizing warehousing for scientific solutions provider. 10 years progressive leadership experience in operations or logistics required. Company pension scheme included.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or scientific/technical discipline
  • Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred
  • APICS certification strongly recommended
  • Lean, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certifications preferred
  • Minimum 10 years progressive experience in supply chain or operations leadership, ideally life sciences, pharmaceutical, or clinical trial services sector
  • Proven track record in regulated logistics, distribution, import/export compliance
  • Experience driving operational transformation and digital enablement initiatives
  • Preferred demonstrated success leading multi-country and multi-site operations
  • Deep understanding of supply chain, logistics, and distribution processes
  • Strategic and analytical thinking with strong execution focus
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and influencing skills
  • People management experience (at least 5 years)
  • Commitment to customer focus, operational excellence, continuous improvement
  • Very good English and German language skills

Tasks

  • Develop and execute regional supply chain strategies
  • Guide end-to-end supply chain planning
  • Manage material availability
  • Optimize inventory performance
  • Oversee demand forecasting
  • Integrate SIOP processes
  • Lead integration and optimization of warehousing, fulfillment, transportation
  • Lead integration and optimization of materials management, scheduling
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans
  • Deliver world-class customer satisfaction
  • Drive cost efficiency
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Ensure business continuity and operational resilience
  • Oversee daily supply chain operations
  • Manage material receipt and storage
  • Oversee fulfillment and distribution
  • Manage staging and material returns/destruction
  • Maintain GMP/GDP/IATA compliance
  • Ensure ongoing audit readiness
  • Drive continuous improvement and Lean principles
  • Achieve productivity gains using PPI
  • Drive digital enablement initiatives
  • Optimize service levels and performance using KPIs and planning tools
  • Partner with global supply chain and commercial teams
  • Collaborate with Packaging Operations, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs
  • Work closely with Finance, HR, and Client Services
  • Act as primary operational interface with global leadership
  • Ensure visibility, alignment, and execution across the value chain
  • Strengthen operational reliability
  • Ensure seamless delivery of clinical materials
  • Achieve growth, profitability, and working-capital objectives
  • Optimize inventory, capacity planning, and cost structures
  • Coordinate cost actions with senior leadership
  • Manage budget impact across sites and divisions
  • Contribute to capital planning and investment proposals
  • Focus on network modernization, automation, and expansion
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a multi-site team
  • Build organizational capability through hiring and coaching
  • Develop talent and succession plans
  • Champion a culture of inclusion and engagement
  • Promote safety standards
  • Ensure alignment with Thermo Fisher’s 4i Values
  • Develop high-performing teams
  • Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme

Additional Allowances

  • Fringe benefits

Startup Environment

  • Employment with an innovative organization

Career Advancement

  • Outstanding career prospects
  • Development prospects
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