Buyer Planner

Bring more to life.

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

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists with many of our 3300 global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

Its all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And were just beginning. Working together lets put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Buyer Planner is responsible for managing Manufacturing Planning on time delivery to customers and Kanban ordering process this role also incorporates supplier communications negotiation document preparation records management financial administration scheduling inventory management and general problem solving. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes andsupportongoing manufacturing operations.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team located in San Jose and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply knowledge ofInternationalprocurement & shipping (total cost model) byworkingclosely with Procurementand GlobalPlanningTeamsto assure material availability andprioritizationfor customers.
• Plan inventory levels locations and execute all forecasting and planning programsby analyzing manufacturing capacity; determine when items are built.
• Be a champion forthe materialprocesses. Promote problem solving aroundkey deliverablesthrough Daily Management work to implement effective countermeasures and provide feedback to affected parties onchallenges.
• This position will work closely with all other material team members in the plant to ensure effective tactical material execution along with On Time Delivery to the end customer. Will be responsibleforcommunicatingplans challenges and opportunitiesacross the organizationwhileworking effectively to problem solve solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree with 0-2 years experience planning and controlling inventory plus working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e.Advanced Excel skillsKanban Oracle or similar inventory system).
• Excellent organizational skillsand communicationthrough multiple sites departments and organizational leadership levels.
• Detail oriented and focused on delivering value to the factory.
• Strong analytical skills initiative judgment and problem-solving abilitywhile drivingacomplex supply chain and inventory management system.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its 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 hourly range for this role is $45.67 - $50.48 per hour. 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.