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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Manager Materials Planning (f/m/d) for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for direct materials supply taking forecasts, availability of material and manufacturing capacity into account. In this position you are also responsible for identifying and maintaining the appropriate replenishment methods as well as planning parameters in our ERP systems to optimize raw material supply while keeping adequate inventory levels.

This position is located in Munich, Baierbrunn and will be on-site.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyer Planners and Program Buyer , fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

• Develop and implement strategies to balance supply and demand.

• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.

• Implement inventory control policies and procedures.

• Act as a liaison between various departments to facilitate effective communication and coordination, ensuring alignment across the organization.

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and negotiate lead times and order quantities.

• Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to materials planning & inventory performance, using this data to drive continuous improvements.

• Implement and champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in materials planning.

The essential requirements of the job include :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management or engineering in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

• Proven experience in managing and leading a team, with strong leadership and mentoring skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in materials planning software and ERP systems.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Fluency in German and English language (written and spoken).

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