Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and executing a disciplined
Danaher Materials System (DMS) approach to materials management, inventory planning, and supply chain execution. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for the Loveland plant's supply chain organization, ensuring the effective flow of materials from raw material procurement through finished goods fulfillment.
The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for maintaining optimal inventory levels that support customer demand, achieve or exceed the
95% Customer On-Time Delivery target, and deliver continuous improvements in working capital performance. This position leads cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, strengthen planning processes, and drive sustainable operational excellence.
This position reports to the
Senior Plant Manager of Operations, and is part of the the Loveland Operations leadership team located in
Loveland, Colorado and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:- Lead production scheduling and planning teams to optimize finished goods inventory, improve inventory velocity, and balance factory capacity and demand.
- Direct materials planning, plant purchasing, shipping and receiving, warehousing, material handling, inventory control, cycle counting, and IMAG inventory management activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain processes, planning systems, analytical capabilities, and organizational effectiveness.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to execute cost reduction efforts, improve supplier performance, and develop localized sourcing strategies.
- Deliver measurable improvements in on-time delivery, inventory turns, supply chain responsiveness, and other key performance indicators through the application of Danaher Business System methodologies.
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain organization through clear goal setting, coaching, talent development, and accountability.
- Foster strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization to align priorities, resolve issues, and achieve business objectives.
The essential requirements of the job include:• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Danaher Materials System or comparable material management systems, integrated ERP systems, inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities, overcoming obstacles, and delivering key business objectives in a matrix organization.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:• Supplier management and supplier quality improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP systems and lean management tools.
• ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC, and/or an MBA.
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 is a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $103,500 to $181,000. 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 a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
