Sr Operations Manager

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team and help us make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is part of the Middle East and Africa Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific. You will report directly to the Supply Chain Director, for Middle East and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement country-level supply chain strategy in alignment with global and business objectives.
• Lead SIOP processes to achieve high service levels and optimal working capital.
• Oversee logistics and distribution operations including customs, warehousing, and 3PL partnerships.
• Optimize material flow from global manufacturing and distribution sites to local customers.
• Drive Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives for enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and improved quality.
• Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions and expansion activities and proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Achieve operational metrics: efficiency, cycle time, OTIF, inventory accuracy.
• Oversee operational audits for compliance with ISO, QMS, and local regulations.
• Implement digital tools and analytics for better visibility and decision-making.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure business alignment.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain and Operations team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations management, Supply chain, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience with minimum of 3 years in managerial role, ideally in a multinational or highly regulated industry
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and timelines with integrity

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong command of Microsoft office, Power BI, and other productivity tools
• High attention to detail and resilience under pressure