Production and Material Planning Manager

Abcam; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Production and Material Planning Manager to lead production and material planning across the manufacturing network in Waltham, MA. You will drive reliable product availability, optimize inventory, and improve capacity utilization.

You will manage a planning team, partner with cross-functional teams, and advance DBS-driven continuous improvement while delivering value to customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business.
• Experience in production planning, material planning, and inventory management.
• Leadership experience with performance management and team development.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing.
• Experience operating in regulated life sciences or manufacturing.
• APICS/ASCM certification or DBS familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, capacity, and replenishment plans.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Commercial teams to manage constraints and planning.
• Establish inventory parameters balancing service levels and working capital.
• Use KPI management and problem solving to improve planning performance.
• Lead projects related to supply chain transformation and process improvements.
• Provide planning insights and risk assessments for decisions.
• Coach and develop production and materials planning staff.

Skills

Production planning

Material planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Manufacturing operations

People leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, 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.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Production and Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading production and material planning activities across the manufacturing network to ensure reliable product availability, optimized inventory, and effective capacity utilization. This role leads a team of planners, drives planning performance, and partners cross-functionally to translate demand into executable supply plans while advancing continuous improvement through the Danaher Business System (DBS).

This position reports to the Site Operations Director and is part of the Supply Chain team located in Waltham, MA and will be an on-site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, capacity, and replenishment plans that support customer delivery, operational performance, and business objectives.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Commercial teams, and Global Supply Planning to manage supply constraints, capacity planning, and business planning activities.
• Establish planning strategies and inventory parameters that balance service levels, working capital, and operational risk across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Leverage data, KPI management, Daily Management, and structured problem solving to improve planning performance, customer service, inventory health, and operational efficiency.
• Sponsor or lead projects related to supply chain transformation, planning system enhancements, product launches, sourcing strategies, and process improvements.
• Provide planning insights, risk assessments, and recommendations that enable informed operational and strategic decisions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for production and materials planning professionals while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Long-standing experience in production planning, material planning, supply planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Previous people leadership experience, including performance management, talent development, and team leadership.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and planning tools within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing inventory, supply planning, capacity planning, and service performance metrics.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering operational improvements.
• Experience operating within a regulated manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or similar production environment.

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

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS), Lean, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.

Abcam, 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.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is 91,500-160,000. 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.

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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