Senior DC Buyer Planner

Danaher • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior DC Buyer Planner is responsible for material planning, managing the customer orders, inventory management, Sourcing and Supplier management, Cross functional collaboration and troubleshooting planning delays This position reports to the PSI Team Lead and is part of the Supply Chain & Logistics >>Materials/Planning located in Indianapolis and will be an on-site role to cover Majorly North America and extend to Global regions . In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Supply Planning & Inventory : Lead end-to-end supply and inventory planning by partnering with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to balance capacity, demand, and inventory. Ensure timely replenishment, reduce past-due orders, and improve on-time delivery (OTD) while minimizing excess and obsolete stock replenishment to minimize excess stock and improve customer delivery (OTD), reduce past due. PSI (Production, Sales & Inventory) Management : Drive the PSI process by reviewing forecast accuracy, identifying gaps between demand, supply, and inventory, and leading corrective actions. Partner cross-functionally to improve service, cost, and overall operational performance. Demand Planning : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and customer insights. Continuously monitor and refine these forecasts to ensure alignment with business objectives. Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement : Use analytics (Min/Max, OTD, past due, ITO) to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities. Lead process improvements, standard work, and automation initiatives to strengthen planning rigor and execution. Collaboration and Communication : Serve as a key integrator across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain. Drive alignment through clear communication, structured reviews, and proactive issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years / master’s degree with 3+ years / Doctoral degree 2+ years' experience with Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales and operations planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data sets.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, statistical analysis software).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet customer demand while minimizing excess and scrap.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply and inventory planning by partnering with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to balance capacity, demand, and inventory.
• Ensure timely replenishment, reduce past-due orders, and improve on-time delivery (OTD) while minimizing excess and obsolete stock replenishment to minimize excess stock and improve customer delivery (OTD), reduce past due.
• Drive the PSI process by reviewing forecast accuracy, identifying gaps between demand, supply, and inventory, and leading corrective actions.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve service, cost, and overall operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Continuously monitor and refine these forecasts to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Use analytics (Min/Max, OTD, past due, ITO) to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead process improvements, standard work, and automation initiatives to strengthen planning rigor and execution.
• Serve as a key integrator across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Drive alignment through clear communication, structured reviews, and proactive issue resolution.

Benefits

• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
• Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
• Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
• This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level