Senior Supply Chain Coordinator

Danaher•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Coordinator is a highly versatile position that bridges the gap between Supply Chain Management and Inventory Control. This role serves as the primary operational link between Materials Planning and Warehouse Operations, ensuring material flow, inventory accuracy and execution alignment. This position is part of the Operations/Plant Management Organization and will be located onsite in Carlsbad, CA as part of the Supply Chain Department. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Supply Chain/Logistics Team located in Carlsbad, CA and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.
1–3 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, logistics and materials management
Proficiency in MS Excel, WMS, ERP (eg., SAP, Oracle), and handheld RF scanning technology.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent work experience) preferred.
Strong communication, attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities to resolve operational bottlenecks and team conflicts.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and Quality System Regulations (QSR’s).
Current certifications for Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts or electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

Liaise with vendors and external carriers for scheduled deliveries and tracking inbound shipments
Collaborating with Buyer/Planners to analyze production schedules, identify material needs, and coordinate prioritization and transfer of raw materials between the warehouse and production.
Monitor shortages, past due signals, and priority changes impacting production
Act as first point of escalation between Planning, Warehouse, and Production for material flow issues
Execute inbound material activities including receiving, inspection, labeling, put‑away, purchase order verification, and inventory reconciliation to ensure ERP/MRP accuracy and material availability.
Maintain optimal inventory levels by performing daily cycle counts, scrap transactions with ERP/MRP to identify discrepancies.
Collaborating with production on replenishing materials via the Kanban Pull System to ensure manufacturing has the necessary materials at Point of Use.