Director, Distribution Operations

Manufacturing/Production/Operations Employment Type: Full Time Contact Information Reference Code: PS20071605-41017_2 About Us Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Job Description Director, Distribution Operations The Area Director, Distribution Operations is responsible for providing a high quality service offering to a multi-division customer base via multi-site distribution network.  This is accomplished through leadership and support of internal operating standards that drive efficiency, employee satisfaction, regulatory compliance and the desired return. Distribution Center profile includes a broad products offering, hazardous / non-hazardous materials and ambient / temperature controlled products in a “pick and pack” environment. The Area Director, Distribution Operations reports directly to the Vice President, Distribution OperationsMinimum Requirements/Qualifications: .  Support service offerings that consistently meet customer requirements.• Line fill/service level • Delivery reliability and on-time performance (WLOTC, carrier launch, etc.) • Assist customer with logistics support as required • Establish an open direct dialog with customer to support VAS offerings and contracts • Gatekeeper; from perspective of expense, service, quality and profitability • Be the region resource on all Distribution Operations issues … train sales reps /managers and customers as required2.  Monitor, report and manage all expense and asset lines to insure plans and targets are achieved.• Expense as a % to G.P. (leverage) and/or net sales/cost per line • Managed and controlled directly and through matrix (i.e. Excess, No move, RC90’s, Inbound) • Asset plan performance (Inventory Turns) • Proper labor cost controls, balance and utilization (FTE’s, O.T., Agency) • Use matrix to positively effect region performance (inbound, Inventory Planning, Finance, Transportation)3.  Develop, deploy and maintain safety and health plans.• Maintain 100% compliance with EH&S training programs • Management team focus and visible support of safety programs • Commitment and plan to insure all required training is current • Operational excellence compliance4.  Proactively develop employees.• Embrace the PMD and HRR process • Establish communication plans (formal/informal) • Establish a clear and uplifting region goal that is understood and consistent with group goals • Access to training and development opportunities5.  Develop, implement and maintain an effective Regional Strategy• Take knowledgeable risk • Re-engineer processes that support the customer and cost structure • Drive quality processes that lead to continuous improvements6. Reinforce and role model the Corporate values (integrity, intensity, innovation, involvement)7.  Performs other duties as assigned. Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria: 1. 10-15 years of previous management experience in a multi-site distribution environment.2. The expected travel is 50%. Job Level: Manager