Inventory Planner / Production Scheduler

Danaher•Loveland, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, part of Danaher, the work involves saving lives within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology, innovating for tangible impact. The company fosters a culture of belonging and uses Danaher’s system of continuous improvement. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences focuses on accelerating answers to critical questions through automation, developing innovations for scientists by scientists. The company has over 3,300 global colleagues, many from laboratory backgrounds, and has been bringing innovations since 1935. The Inventory Planner/Production Scheduler role is responsible for inventory planning and management, as well as developing and deploying standard processes to support continuous improvement in supply chain and manufacturing operations. This on-site position is located in Loveland, CO, and reports to the Supply Chain Manager as part of the Manufacturing Operations Team.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field with 2+ years of experience in Inventory Planning or Production Scheduling OR Master's degree in related field with 0-2 years experience.
Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), computer skills, and data entry knowledge, Microsoft Office (Outlook, TEAMS, Word, Excel, etc…).
Proven analytical skills, take initiative, ability to use strong judgment in making recommendations and problem solving.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Detail oriented performer that is result’s driven with a strong sense of time management and urgency.
Knowledge of Inventory management best practices including inventory reduction, lead time & MIN/MULT negotiations, supplier relations.
Proactive problem solving: Demonstrated ability to resolve shortages, investigate discrepancies, and improve inventory accuracy/KPIs through root-cause thinking and follow-through.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 45lb.

Nice To Haves

Be a champion for material planning processes and inventory control countermeasures.
Promote problem solving around stock outs, raw material shortages, supplier On Time Delivery (OTD), and provide feedback to affected parties on in-bound delivery misses.
Have experience in inventory reduction and increasing inventory turns to make a more well-rounded team member as cross-training will occur within this role.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company.
Monitor inventory levels through inventory analysis to ensure optimal stock is maintained including facilitating of cycle counts & annual full physical inventory, identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and stock levels.
Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Manage Inventory to accurately track material flow, organization, and warehousing.
Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
Work closely with buyers (assessing PO’s, monitoring supplier OTD, negotiating lead times and MIN/MULTS with vendors, etc..), material handlers, production operators, production planners, and the shipping/receiving team in a fast-paced environment with a continuous focus on safety standards, quality, and accuracy.
Serve as back-up to the production planner which may include monitoring production demands, capacity, production schedules and other duties as assigned.