Supply Planning Manager at Danaher Corporation

Braunton, England, United Kingdom

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree level in supply chain / business management or equivalent experience
  • Leadership capability to coach, influence and drive cross-functional outcomes
  • Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
  • Must be self-motivated
  • Able to demonstrate an aptitude for this highly demanding role
  • Full driving license
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing to manage supplier performance and mitigate shortages
  • Ability to travel – to filtration locations across the globe (Puerto Rico, US, Europe)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to work with & collaborate with multiple teams
  • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Good analytical skills to help drive and measure improvements
  • Must be dynamic, self-motivated, and able to work well alone and with a wide range of people within the business both internally and externally
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and be able to drive through improvements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present information concisely and effectively

Responsibilities

  • Support the Planning & Purchasing Teams to ensure accurate demand, supply, and inventory plans
  • Lead shortage mitigation reviews and escalation forums with Purchasing and Operations
  • Leads the site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes to ensure stable supply to production and strong On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance
  • Translates customer demand and market signals into an executable plan, enabling Operations and Purchasing to plan capacity and materials effectively
  • Works cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Commercial and Warehousing to balance service, cost, and working capital, while optimising planning parameters and mitigating material shortages
  • A key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, the role supports scenario planning, long-range forecasting and strategic decision-making for the site leadership team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supply Chain PlanningDemand PlanningInventory ManagementIntegrated Business PlanningMaterial AvailabilityOn-Time DeliveryScenario PlanningLong-Range ForecastingAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This position is on-site in Ilfracombe.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Supply Planning Manager role?

Key skills include good analytical skills, excellent problem-solving skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams.

What is the company culture like at Cytiva?

Cytiva emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and working with people who care for each other, customers, and patients, offering daily learning opportunities for career growth.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has a degree in supply chain or business management, leadership capability to coach and influence cross-functionally, experience in a manufacturing environment, and is self-motivated with a full driving license.

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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