Planning Analyst II

Beckman Coulter Dx North America; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Analyst II to optimize inventory management and production planning. This role involves developing supply plans, managing forecasts, and ensuring timely delivery to customers. You will collaborate with various teams to support product launches and lead continuous improvement projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to a world-class supply chain, this opportunity is for you. Join a team that values diversity and innovation while making a real impact on healthcare diagnostics.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Procurement or related field.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, especially Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning for raw materials and finished goods.
• Develop production plans based on forecasts and material availability.

Skills

Inventory Management

Forecasting

ERP/MRP Systems

Oracle EBS

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle Cloud

MS Office

Job description

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 Planning Analyst II for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for managing inventory planning for raw material through finished goods, ensuring inventory is maintained at optimal levels so company goals and customer requirements are met. The incumbent oversees and reviews the demand forecast and master production schedule; reviews material requirements to ensure materials are provided according to schedule; ensures physical inventories and cycle counts are done and discrepancies identified and understood; provides input regarding the production impact of design changes, labor and/or material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions; and ensures accurate documentation. In addition, support new product development with coordination of pilot builds and work orders to support these builds.

This position is part of the Consumables Planning team located in Chaska, MN and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our mission is to Relentlessly Reimagine Healthcare, One Diagnosis at a Time.

You will be a part of the Consumables Planning team and report to the Manager-Materials Planning responsible for managing inventory and production plans for assigned finished goods and raw materials. If you thrive in a fast paced and exciting role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Responsible for developing production/supply plans that take into account forecasts, availability of materials, and manufacturing capacity.
• Manages forecasts and finished goods inventory levels to maintain high levels of global On Time Delivery to customers and distribution centers.
• Responsible for identifying and maintaining the appropriate planning parameters in the Oracle Cloud and Oracle EBS system to optimize finished good, subassembly, and raw material supply plans.
• Partner with Development and new product teams for product launches.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at improving planning tools and capabilities as well as improving intermediate and finished good inventory levels.
• Manages relationships with buyers, manufacturing leads, other worldwide finished goods planners, and other manufacturing sites to maintain visibility to and communicate any potential issues for finished goods supply globally.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of experience in Procurement or closely related field, or Master's Degree in Supply Chain with 0+ years of experience
• Must have a strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud working knowledge is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications especially Excel with the ability to learn new programs that are job specific.

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

• APICS CPIM and/or CPM certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively operate in a regulated environment (FDA, GMED, NCIS etc.)
• Previous experience with both finished goods and manufacturing planning for consumable type products.

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $74K-$90K annually. 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.

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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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