Manager Materials/Planning

Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago

Callaghan, Australia Danaher Full time

Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.

At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Manager, Materials/Planning for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for leading a team of Buyer Planners who are responsible for procurement of raw materials for production and planning of finished goods.

This position is part of the Materials & Planning team located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co. Clare and will be based on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Operations function and report to the Materials & Planning Manager. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely availability of materials, components, and resources, while minimizing costs and maximizing operational efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in driving inventory management, production planning, and procurement strategies to support the company's overall objectives. If you thrive in a fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Develop and execute comprehensive materials planning strategies to ensure accurate demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, product management and technical operations to gather relevant data and generate accurate demand forecasts.

Regularly review and adjust materials planning parameters, such as safety stock levels, lead times, and order quantities, to optimize inventory holding costs.

Monitor production progress and continuously evaluate and improve production planning processes to increase efficiency and minimize waste.

Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials.

Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks.

Provide regular updates and insights to the management team on inventory levels, materials availability, and supply chain performance.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Relevant Level 8 Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience

Excellent communication skills and leadership competency

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Innovative track record with a flair for continuous improvement

Experience working in an MRP/MPS environment

Experience using Oracle Manufacturing

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit .

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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