Planner at Danaher Corporation

Richmond, Illinois, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, operations, business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or production planning within a manufacturing environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily planning activities to meet key deliverables such as On-Time Delivery and Inventory Value, ensuring alignment between supply and demand
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures using structured problem-solving methods to resolve planning and delivery issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate lead times and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders
  • Maintain and update planning data in SAP, including item master information and planning parameters, in coordination with Buyer/Planners
  • Support continuous improvement by developing and validating work instructions and planning tools, and managing material movements such as scrapping and internal use of finished goods

Skills

finished goods planning
supply-demand alignment
inventory optimization
production scheduling
supply chain planning

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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