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Shefali Mitra is a seasoned supply chain leader with experience in supply assurance, production chemicals, and end-to-end supply chain management in highly regulated environments. She serves as Supply Chain Manager for Production Chemicals and Services at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she enables continuity of supply for critical materials that support life sciences and advanced customer manufacturing operations. With a strong background in supplier collaboration, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation, she has led cross-functional initiatives to strengthen supply resilience during periods of disruption, including shortage response strategies and global supplier alignment. 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