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At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today:  time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Global Director, Materials & Planning is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process, including global planning for finished goods, PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory) management, distributions, and logistics. The role entails managing $200M gross inventory, ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) to customers and internal organizations such as service departments, and addressing past dues. The successful candidate will also leverage the Danaher Business System (DBS) for continuous process improvement, manage an analytics team, and lead a team based in India at our Center of Excellence.

This position reports to the V.P. Global Operations & Supply Chain and is part of the Global Operations & Supply Chain organization located in Indianapolis, Indiana and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Service, BUs, MFG Plants, and Finance, lead the execution of the PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory) process to balance supply and demand effectively. Collaborate with regional planners to ensure alignment and consistency in planning processes.Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OTD (on-time delivery), past due management, etc., performing PSP (problem solving process) as needed and drive sustainable continuous improvements.Building relationships with internal constituents, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, and customers through logistics initiatives.  Optimize transportation routes and methods to reduce costs and improve efficiency.Lead compliance and governance matters which include internal/external audits and compliance with policies, procedures and government regulations.Deliver 0.75 to 1 inventory turn improvement per year across the company’s global manufacturing, service and finished goods inventories.  Develop processes through problem solving and actions plans to ensure meeting both Sale objectives and turns improvements, implement best practices for inventory control, including VMI, DC consolidation, shelf-life management and cycle counting.Actively participate in PLCM (product lifecycle Management) process, align demand and supply plans on NPIs (new product introduction), and develop production and inventory phase out plan on obsolete or discontinued products.Lead and manage a team of 35+ supply chain professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.  Recruit and retain capable top talent with good potentials, foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field with 20+ years of related experience. A Master’s degree with 18+ years of related experience.   Additionally, 6+ years in leadership roles.  Proven track record in supply chain management, including global planning, PSI, distribution and logistics, with a global footprint.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and deliver results consistently.Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) and advanced Excel.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

Ability to travel up to 25% both domestic and internationally

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

Experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS) or similar process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) is highly desirable.Demonstrate ability to construct, negotiate and build consensus for complex contracts.Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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. 

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