Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look. At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. 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. Key Responsibilities: + Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyer planners, 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. You will work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and negotiate lead times and order quantities. Part of the job is analyzing and reporting 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 will also be a responsibility. Qualifications: + 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 3 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. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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. 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.