What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Danaher?
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences' mission is to empower those seeking answers to life's most important scientific and healthcare questions. With a legacy spanning 80 years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery. As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, you'll help drive our vision of accelerating answers-and our commitment to excellence. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
Is your passion finding root cause to problems others could not? If so, this is a perfect role for you! As a Buyer / Planner at Beckman you will be a key member of a core team that includes experienced professionals in Engineering, Commodity Management, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing managing Kanban ordering process in a fast-paced environment. This is also a broad-based role incorporating supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, scheduling, planning, inventory management, and general problem solving.
Reporting to the Materials Manager this role works 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. You will be responsible presenting issues across the organization and working effectively to problem solve solutions. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes and in the support of ongoing manufacturing operations.
This role is based at our facility in San Jose, CA. The selected candidate will work onsite with the flexibility to travel outside of rush hour traffic.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Knowledge of International procurement & shipping (total cost model)
* Knowledge of Oracle or other business operations/purchasing system
* Experience with complex supply chains and inventory management systems
* Manage multiple projects with high fluidity of priorities changes
* Proven experience and results in negotiating with suppliers
* Assist or Lead project workflow
* Lead efficient inventory level of all safety stock
* Review all volume requirements for all production materials
* Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs.
* Analyze manufacturing capacity; determine when items are built
* Release Work Orders; Publish Manufacturing Schedules
* Promote problem solving around On Time Delivery misses daily, work to implement effective countermeasures, and provide feedback to affected parties on delivery misses.
Minimum Qualifications:
* A Bachelor's Degree in business or in a technical discipline with experience in purchasing is preferred.
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in planning/purchasing/procurement or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., KANBAN, Oracle, or similar inventory system
Desired Skills & Attributes:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Communicate effectively across teams and upwards through the organization
* Detailed oriented and focused on delivering value to the factory
* Proven track record to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments
* Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment, and problem-solving ability
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Products
WHAT WE OFFER
* Holidays - Ten paid holidays each year
* Paid Time Off - Three weeks annually (increases by one week years 5 and 14)
* Paid Parental Leave
* Voluntary Time Off
* Tuition Assistance
* Employee Assistance
* Legal Assistance Plan
* Adoption Assistance
* Childcare Assistance
* Pet Insurance
* ID Theft Protection
* Commuter Benefits
GET MORE INSIGHT
* Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video "Beckman Coulter - Who we are!" [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Buyer/Planner />
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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. 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.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Buyer/Planner to request accommodation.
If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.
Is your passion finding root cause to problems others could not? If so, this is a perfect role for you! As a Buyer / Planner at Beckman you will be a key member of a core team that includes experienced professionals in Engineering, Commodity Management, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing managing Kanban ordering process in a fast-paced environment. This is also a broad-based role incorporating supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, scheduling, planning, inventory management, and general problem solving.
Reporting to the Materials Manager this role works 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. You will be responsible presenting issues across the organization and working effectively to problem solve solutions. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes and in the support of ongoing manufacturing operations.
This role is based at our facility in San Jose, CA. The selected candidate will work onsite with the flexibility to travel outside of rush hour traffic.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Knowledge of International procurement & shipping (total cost model)
* Knowledge of Oracle or other business operations/purchasing system
* Experience with complex supply chains and inventory management systems
* Manage multiple projects with high fluidity of priorities changes
* Proven experience and results in negotiating with suppliers
* Assist or Lead project workflow
* Lead efficient inventory level of all safety stock
* Review all volume requirements for all production materials
* Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs.
* Analyze manufacturing capacity; determine when items are built
* Release Work Orders; Publish Manufacturing Schedules
* Promote problem solving around On Time Delivery misses daily, work to implement effective countermeasures, and provide feedback to affected parties on delivery misses.
Minimum Qualifications:
* A Bachelor's Degree in business or in a technical discipline with experience in purchasing is preferred.
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in planning/purchasing/procurement or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., KANBAN, Oracle, or similar inventory system
Desired Skills & Attributes:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Communicate effectively across teams and upwards through the organization
* Detailed oriented and focused on delivering value to the factory
* Proven track record to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments
* Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment, and problem-solving ability
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Products
WHAT WE OFFER
* Holidays - Ten paid holidays each year
* Paid Time Off - Three weeks annually (increases by one week years 5 and 14)
* Paid Parental Leave
* Voluntary Time Off
* Tuition Assistance
* Employee Assistance
* Legal Assistance Plan
* Adoption Assistance
* Childcare Assistance
* Pet Insurance
* ID Theft Protection
* Commuter Benefits
GET MORE INSIGHT
* Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video "Beckman Coulter - Who we are!" [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Buyer/Planner />
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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. 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.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Buyer/Planner to request accommodation.
If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.
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