Production and Materials Planning Manager
Abcam
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Cambridge
Contract type: Full time
For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile, and above all, audacious so we can truly drive science forward.
The Production and Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading the site’s daily planning activities, managing production performance, driving operational efficiency, and working closely with suppliers to optimize material costs and inventory levels. This role is pivotal in ensuring our supply chain operates smoothly and efficiently to meet customer needs and business objectives.
This position reports to the Global Supply Planning Director and is part of the supply chain and manufacturing team in Cambridge. It will be on site.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
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.
At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile, and above all, audacious so we can truly drive science forward.
The Production and Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading the site’s daily planning activities, managing production performance, driving operational efficiency, and working closely with suppliers to optimize material costs and inventory levels. This role is pivotal in ensuring our supply chain operates smoothly and efficiently to meet customer needs and business objectives.
This position reports to the Global Supply Planning Director and is part of the supply chain and manufacturing team in Cambridge. It will be on site.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead daily production and material planning activities, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled.
- Manage production performance data to drive efficiencies and collaborate with site heads to address improvements.
- Proactively manage risks in the supply chain, including addressing slippages and bottlenecks.
- Set and manage raw material and inventory levels to optimize cash flow and improve stock turns.
- Work with procurement to identify and execute raw material cost savings.
- Lead and develop a team of material and production planners, while sponsoring process improvement initiatives.
- Oversee performance management, conduct appraisals, and facilitate professional development to foster employee growth.
- Master’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in production/material planning, production scheduling, and supplier management.
- High-level proficiency with ERP/MRP systems like SAP or Oracle.
- Strong leadership and data analysis skills, including experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
- Similar life science industry or other high mix low volume environment
- High-level continuous improvement training (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
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.
At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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