Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.
This position is part of the Supply Chain located in Ilfracombe and will be position is on-site in Ilfracombe At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery. The Supply Planning Manager leads the site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes to ensure stable supply to production and strong On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance. The role translates customer demand and market signals into an executable plan, enabling Operations and Purchasing to plan capacity and materials effectively.
The position works cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Commercial and Warehousing to balance service, cost, and working capital, while optimising planning parameters and mitigating material shortages. A key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, the role supports scenario planning, long-range forecasting and strategic decision-making for the site leadership team.
What you will do:
- Ability to work with & collaborate with multiple teams.
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good analytical skills to help drive and measure improvements.
- Must be dynamic, self-motivated, and able to work well alone and with a wide range of people within the business both internally and externally.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and be able to drive through improvements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present information concisely and effectively.
- Support the Planning & Purchasing Teams to ensure accurate demand, supply, and inventory plans.
- Lead shortage mitigation reviews and escalation forums with Purchasing and Operations.
Who you are:
- Degree level in supply chain / business management or equivalent experience.
- Leadership capability to coach, influence and drive cross-functional outcomes.
- Experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
- Must be self-motivated
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for this highly demanding role.
- Full driving license
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing to manage supplier performance and mitigate shortages.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – to filtration locations across the globe (Puerto Rico, US, Europe)
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- 5 years’ management experience working within a Supply chain discipline.
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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
