Production and Material Planning Manager

Production And Material Planning Manager

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand 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.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That's why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, capacity, and replenishment plans that support customer delivery, operational performance, and business objectives.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Commercial teams, and Global Supply Planning to manage supply constraints, capacity planning, and business planning activities.
• Establish planning strategies and inventory parameters that balance service levels, working capital, and operational risk across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Leverage data, KPI management, Daily Management, and structured problem solving to improve planning performance, customer service, inventory health, and operational efficiency.
• Sponsor or lead projects related to supply chain transformation, planning system enhancements, product launches, sourcing strategies, and process improvements.
• Provide planning insights, risk assessments, and recommendations that enable informed operational and strategic decisions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for production and materials planning professionals while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Long-standing experience in production planning, material planning, supply planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Previous people leadership experience, including performance management, talent development, and team leadership.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and planning tools within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing inventory, supply planning, capacity planning, and service performance metrics.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering operational improvements.
• Experience operating within a regulated manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or similar production environment.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS), Lean, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.

Abcam, 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.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is 91,500-160,000 . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.