Thermo Fisher

Senior Manager Distribution

Dallas, Texas, USA
Full-time
Posted Nov 3, 2026

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Skills

Inventory Management
Operations
Procurement
Communication
Compliance
Leadership
Logistics
Microsoft Office
OSHA
Problem Solving
Six Sigma
Supply Chain

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location: On-site in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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

DESCRIPTION:

Join our collaborative team as a Senior Distribution Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll oversee operations for a distribution center that enables our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll manage all aspects of warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control, while supporting a culture built on our core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

In this leadership role, you'll support operational excellence through implementing best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance metrics that enhance customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and efficiency. You'll develop and support high-performing teams, optimize P&L performance, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining exceptional service levels.

Working across functions, you'll partner with planning, procurement, manufacturing, customer care, and transportation teams to streamline operations and deliver results. This role offers the opportunity to implement effective solutions and guide positive change in a growing environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of progressive management experience in distribution operations or related field is highly preferred

•Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

•ISO certification experience preferred

•Demonstrated P&L management and budget accountability experience

•Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems

•Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, DEA, DOT, OSHA, HAZMAT)

•Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)

•Demonstrated success in operational excellence and process improvements

•Leadership abilities to coach, develop and engage teams

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

•Ability to work in warehouse environment and lift up to 50 lbs

•Limited travel required

•Bilingual skills a plus

•Cold chain and dangerous goods handling experience preferred

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.