Senior Production Planner

Radiometer; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Senior Production Planner at Abcam, a Danaher operating company, will develop and manage daily to monthly production schedules in Waltham, MA, ensuring optimal use of materials, labor and equipment while meeting customer demand and inventory requirements. You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to prioritize orders and drive improvements.

You will analyze KPIs, investigate planning issues, and implement corrective actions to improve on-time delivery and overall supply chain

Qualifications

• Degree or masters in related discipline.
• 5 years’ experience in production and material planning.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP planning modules.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules balancing demand, materials, labor and equipment to meet customer needs.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvements in planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prioritize orders and resolve constraints.
• Lead root cause investigations for planning and supply issues.
• Manage changes in planning via Oracle and other ERP systems.

Skills

Production planning

Material planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Power BI

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.

Senior Production Planner

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to ensure optimal use of materials, labor, and equipment while meeting customer demand and inventory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholder to prioritize orders, resolve production constraints, monitor key performance indicators, and drive continuous process improvements to support on-time delivery and operational efficiency. This position reports to the production and material planning manager and is part of the Inventory and production planning function located in Waltham MA, and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and maintain efficient production schedules that balance customer demand with material availability, labor capacity, and equipment utilization to achieve service, inventory, and operational goals.
• Proactively manage and adjust production plans within Oracle to respond to changing business conditions, minimizing risk to customer commitments and overall business performance.
• Create, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure planning effectiveness, identify trends, and support data-driven decision‑making.
• Lead root cause investigations for planning, supply, and production challenges, implementing sustainable corrective actions that improve performance and operational reliability.
• Drive and support cross‑functional projects focused on process improvement, system optimization, capacity enhancement, and overall supply chain excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or masters in related discipline
• 5 years’ experience in production and material planning.
• Experience using supply chain planning aspects of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and making recommendations on changing planning attributes to improve supply.
• Excellent data analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience meeting tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and multi‑tasking to achieve results.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Oracle fusion ERP for planning.
• Utilized Power BI for creating reports and analyzing data.
• APICS - CPIM certification.

Benefits

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.

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

Salary and Bonus

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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].

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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