Thermo Fisher

Supply Chain Specialist III

Lagunilla, Costa Rica Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Supply Chain Specialist serves as a main point of contact between divisions and corporate governance for strategic alignment of supply chain processes. This role drives governance execution, process standardization, and performance visibility through data-driven leadership. The specialist leads cross-functional projects and ensures executive readiness for governance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage KPI governance across key supply chain metrics including Inventory Above/Below Entitlement, Slow-Moving Inventory, End-of-Life Inventory, Delivery, and Quality metrics.
  • Develop and implement inventory optimization strategies to balance cost efficiency and product availability.
  • Identify and mitigate excess or obsolete inventory risks through proactive analysis and collaboration with Procurement, Planning, and Operations.
  • Lead or support projects that deploy new tools, capabilities, and process improvements across the supply chain.
  • Serve as a liaison between divisions, corporate governance, and analytics teams.
  • Maintain performance dashboards and trackers to monitor progress, risks, and improvement initiatives.
  • Validate data accuracy, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure timely, reliable business insights.
  • Facilitate Workstream, Steering Committee, and Executive Meetings, ensuring clear accountability and action tracking.
  • Communicate insights and progress effectively to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to enhance process efficiency and data visibility.
  • Share best practices, support onboarding activities, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related to supply chain.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain governance, analytics, or planning.
  • Proven experience with Power BI and Business Intelligence (BI) tools and experience working with at least one ERP system.
  • Desirable experience working with SAP, as well as knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and lead change.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills; executive communication experience preferred.
  • Professional certifications (CSCP, CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma) are highly desirable.
  • Valid Passport and USA Visa required.

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
  • Collaboration & Influence – Partners effectively across teams to achieve shared goals.
  • Drives Results – Delivers on commitments with accountability and urgency.
  • Change Agility – Champions transformation and adapts quickly to evolving needs.
  • Decision Quality & Problem Solving – Uses data-driven judgment to resolve complex issues.
  • Continuous Improvement – Seeks innovative solutions to enhance operational excellence.
  • Communication Excellence – Clearly conveys expectations and insights across all levels.
  • Organizational Savvy – Navigates and leverages organizational networks to drive alignment.