Planner

Radiometer; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company, is seeking a planning professional to manage finished and refurbished instruments, ensuring on-time delivery from Vista, CA. This onsite role collaborates with Global Sales to provide clear order statuses and CRDs while balancing customer needs with inventory costs.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree and 3+ years in manufacturing planning, with strong Excel skills and experience in SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3 or more years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of planning, forecasting, and analysis to drive proper inventory.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• ERP System experience, SAP preferred and knowledge and understanding of order management.
• Driving continuous improvement leveraging AI tools and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal skills – the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning activities for finished instruments, refurbished instruments, and customer-facing materials to support product availability and achievement of customer delivery commitments.
• Own day-to-day order management activities while supporting the development and execution of inventory strategies that balance customer requirements with inventory investment, holding costs, and inventory turn objectives.
• Serve as a planning contact for sales partners regarding order fulfillment, product availability, customer priorities, and delivery commitments, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Partner closely with the Global Sales organization to manage customer orders, establish and communicate Customer Ready Dates (CRDs), and provide timely visibility into order status and product availability.
• Participate in cross-functional planning activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Global Planning to support operational and customer service objectives.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

About this role

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, 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 Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next‑generation, life‑changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Key responsibilities

• Execute planning activities for finished instruments, refurbished instruments, and customer‑facing materials to support product availability and achievement of customer delivery commitments.
• Own day‑to‑day order management activities while supporting the development and execution of inventory strategies that balance customer requirements with inventory investment, holding costs, and inventory turn objectives.
• Serve as a planning contact for sales partners regarding order fulfillment, product availability, customer priorities, and delivery commitments, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Partner closely with the Global Sales organization to manage customer orders, establish and communicate Customer Ready Dates (CRDs), and provide timely visibility into order status and product availability.
• Participate in cross‑functional planning activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Global Planning to support operational and customer service objectives.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3 or more years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of planning, forecasting, and analysis to drive proper inventory.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: ERP System experience, SAP preferred and knowledge and understanding of order management.
• Driving continuous improvement leveraging AI tools and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal skills – the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $72,500 – $90,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Planning & Procurement and is part of the Planning and Procurement team located in Vista, California. This is an onsite role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].