Overview
Join to apply for the Planning Manager role at Cytiva, part of Danaher Life Sciences. Cytiva is at the forefront of life sciences, working on solutions that transform human health across fundamental research to vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
We are seeking a Planning Manager to help lead planning activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, contributing to efficient supply chain operations and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and execute comprehensive supply plans, including production, procurement and distribution, aligned with demand forecasts.
* Set and maintain finished goods stocking parameters in global distribution centres to maintain on-time delivery for customers (>95%).
* Lead monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to highlight critical business issues and bottlenecks.
* Ensure the Planning team has the skills and standard work processes to meet business KPIs.
* Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize stock holding, reduce obsolescence, and prevent stockouts.
* Collaborate with production teams to develop and maintain schedules that align with supply plans and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement within the Supply Chain and contribute to the implementation of new tools and methodologies.
Who You Are
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
* 10+ years of experience in a Planning and/or Supply Chain environment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* 5+ years of people leadership experience.
* Experience in change management of mid-sized teams and implementation of standard planning tools/systems.
* Advanced Excel capability essential.
Preferred Experience
* Production and Material Planning (Oracle)
* Implementation of standardized planning tools, Heijunka
Join our winning team today. We accelerate real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology, partnering with customers worldwide to solve complex challenges and bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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