Supervisor, Supply Chain

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Job Description

Supervisor, Supply Chain
St. Louis, MO | On-site | Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations

How You Will Make an Impact
As Supervisor, Supply Chain, you will lead day-to-day warehouse execution to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time material flow that supports manufacturing and customer delivery commitments. You will supervise a team of warehouse associates/material handlers across 1st and 2nd shift and flex across Inventory, Shipping, Receiving, Distribution, Picking, and Staging based on operational needs. This role provides leadership coverage across various shifts and ensures effective shift handoffs and continuity of service.

What You Will Do
• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities across Inventory, Shipping, Receiving, 
Distribution, Picking, and Staging; flex between areas as needed to meet site priorities.
• Provide leadership coverage across various shifts (including weekends/holidays as required); 
manage shift handoffs, communicate priorities, and ensure consistent execution across shifts.
• Direct and prioritize work for warehouse associates/material handlers; coach performance, ensure 
engagement, and support training/qualification requirements.
• Ensure compliant receiving execution: coordinate dock activities, verify documentation, process 
receipts, and ensure proper labeling, segregation, and storage of materials and equipment.
• Oversee inventory control activities including cycle counts, reconciliations, investigation of 
variances, and corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Lead picking/kitting and staging to support production schedules, ensuring right-first-time selection, FEFO/FIFO adherence, and timely material delivery to the point of use.
• Manage outbound shipping execution as applicable (packing, staging, documentation, carrier 
coordination) while maintaining cGMP and safety expectations.
• Perform and/or oversee SAP/WMS transactions required for receipts, transfers, inventory 
movements, and shipment activities; troubleshoot system issues and escalate as needed.
• Maintain cGMP/Good Documentation Practices and site safety requirements at all times; ensure 
controlled and temperature-sensitive materials are handled per procedure.
• Own warehouse documentation and standard work: create, review, revise, and/or develop SOPs 
and work instructions; ensure training is current and effective.
• Coordinate material handling equipment readiness (forklifts, pallet jacks, drum dollies, etc.); initiate 
work orders and serve as point of contact with Facilities and contractors for maintenance and 
repairs.
• Partner with Quality, EH&S, Operations, Planning, and Procurement to resolve material issues, 
support audits/inspections, and execute continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/5S).
• Support hazardous waste and materials handling/disposal activities in partnership with EH&S; 
ensure proper segregation and documentation.

How You Will Get Here
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred 
• Some college, associate degree, or relevant certifications acceptable.

Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant warehouse, logistics, inventory, or distribution experience.
• Previous people leadership/supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or food) with 
cGMP practices preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and material handling/storage expectations (including 
good documentation practices).
• Working knowledge of SAP and/or warehouse management systems; ability to execute and review 
transactions accurately.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to become certified on required material handling equipment.
• Strong communication and shift-to-shift coordination skills; ability to lead through change and 
manage competing priorities.
• Solid PC skills (Microsoft Office applications) and comfort with KPI tracking/reporting.
• Continuous improvement mindset; Lean/5S experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements
• Mobility between buildings and warehouse areas, including exposure to inclement weather when 
moving between locations.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet 
jacks, drum dolly, barrel hoist, etc.).

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!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.