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Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Manager, Materials/Planning for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for leading a team of Buyer Planners who are responsible for procurement of raw materials for production and planning of finished goods.

This position is part of the Materials & Planning team located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co. Clare and will be based on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the O perations function and report to the Materials & Planning Manager. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely availability of materials, components, and resources, while minimizing costs and maximizing operational efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in driving inventory management, production planning, and procurement strategies to support the company's overall objectives. If you thrive in a fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and execute comprehensive materials planning strategies to ensure accurate demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, product management and technical operations to gather relevant data and generate accurate demand forecasts.

• Regularly review and adjust materials planning parameters, such as safety stock levels, lead times, and order quantities, to optimize inventory holding costs.

• Monitor production progress and c ontinuously evaluate and improve production planning processes to increase efficiency and minimize waste.

• Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials.

• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks.

• Provide regular updates and insights to the management team on inventory levels, materials availability, and supply chain performance.

  The essential requirements of the job include:

• Relevant Level 8 Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience

• Excellent communication skills and leadership competency

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

• Innovative track record with a flair for continuous improvement

• Experience working in an MRP/MPS environment

• Experience using Oracle Manufacturing

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