Production Planner

Danaher Corporation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Production Planner to lead production and material planning across the Waltham, MA manufacturing network. Translate demand into executable supply plans and drive continuous improvement using the Danaher Business System (DBS).

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Demand Management to meet service and inventory goals, monitor schedules, and address shortages or downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing/operations planning or supply chain environment.
• Experience with ERP planning systems (Oracle, SAP).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, capacity, and constraints.
• Monitor plan execution and adjust schedules for material shortages or downtime.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Demand Management.
• Track schedule attainment and planning performance metrics; raise risks as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using DBS principles.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP certification

Experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Oracle/SAP planning 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 (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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 (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Production Planner 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 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 Production and Materials Planning Manager 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:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment constraints.
• Monitor production plan execution and adjust schedules as required to address changing business conditions, including material shortages, equipment downtime, and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Demand Management teams to resolve planning issues and support achievement of service and inventory goals.
• Participate in daily management activities, track schedule attainment and planning performance metrics, and elevate risks that could impact customer delivery commitments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement activities by identifying planning issues and providing data-driven recommendations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing, operations planning, production planning, or supply chain environment.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent planning systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

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 (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is 72,500-110,000. 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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 (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRules6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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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].