Thermo Fisher Scientific

Team Leader, Distribution Operation

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Life SciencesSingapore, SingaporeOnsitePosted 4 days ago

About the role

AI summarised

As a Team Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will support excellence in supply chain operations by overseeing all aspects of logistics operations, including inbound and outbound shipment activities. This key role ensures strict adherence to EH&S and cGMP standards while coordinating material movements and serving as the primary liaison between various operational teams.

Life SciencesOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise daily operations processes in accordance with established procedures and cGMP standards.
  • Plan and deploy core operational activities, new projects, and ad-hoc tasks.
  • Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EH&S standards, and international trade regulations.
  • Oversee inbound and outbound shipments and coordinate material movement.
  • Manage relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners.
  • Act as primary liaison between Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Warehousing teams.
  • Ensure sufficient manpower, resources, and flexibility to support daily operations and volume fluctuations.
  • Drive safety, efficiency, productivity, on-time delivery (OTD), and quality performance.
  • Raise and investigate non-conformances/deviations in Global TrackWise and ensure timely closure.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in logistics or operations, preferably in a clinical trials, pharmaceutical, or controlled temperature environment.
  • At least 1 year of people management or supervisory experience.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP, EH&S, and quality systems.
  • Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment.