Production Planner

Danaher•Waltham, MA

2d•$72,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner leads production and material planning activities across the manufacturing network to ensure reliable product availability, optimized inventory, and effective capacity utilization. The role drives planning performance and partners cross-functionally to translate demand into executable supply plans while advancing continuous improvement through the Danaher Business System (DBS). The position is part of the Supply Chain team in Waltham, Massachusetts, and is an on-site role. It reports to the Production and Materials Planning Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing, operations planning, production planning, or supply chain environment.
Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent planning systems in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment constraints.
Monitor production plan execution and adjust schedules to address changing conditions, including material shortages, equipment downtime, and resource constraints.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Demand Management teams to resolve planning issues and support service and inventory goals.
Participate in daily management activities, track schedule attainment and planning performance metrics, and escalate risks that could affect customer delivery commitments.
Support continuous improvement and process enhancement by identifying planning issues and providing data-driven recommendations.