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At a first glance, you will see that for more than 80 years, we have been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you will be heard, supported, and always be yourself. We are building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you will see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we are working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.
The Global Inventory Optimization Analyst for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for driving better decisions across the supply chain via data-based analytics and Gemba validations. The primary charter of the position will be to generate actionable insights to drive step function improvements in inventory performance. This role will gather and analyze complex data sets using appropriate analytical methods to generate such insights. You will assist in the application of statistical and qualitative methods to optimize inventory settings, policies, and practices. In addition, the successful candidate will lead global rollout of data requirements, tools, and KPI’s to maximize inventory performance while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.
This position is part of the Global Supply Chain and is based in Chaska, Minnesota. It will be a hybrid role. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.
You will be a part of the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence and report to the Director of Global Inventory Management. If you thrive in a multi-functional, fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class Global Operations function – read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
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Implement continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness in Inventory and Materials Planning & Procurement domain.
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Prepare and present analytical reports, findings, and recommendations/actionable insights to key cross-functional stakeholders. Help drive daily management to drive actions and countermeasures to achieve key KPI’s.
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Gather and analyze large, complex data sets, using appropriate analytical methods and mathematical models/tools to develop supply network models/what-if scenarios to understand, predict, and improve product velocity, flows, and processes.
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Develop and maintain inventory tracking systems and databases to monitor inventory levels across all locations.
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Drive data maintenance and data mining capabilities to assist teams in developing key initiatives to improve inventory turns for both hardware and consumable products.
The essential requirements of the job include:
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or Master’s degree in field with 3+ years’ experience.
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Proven experience working in inventory management, production planning, materials planning, and procurement processes, preferably in a global environment.
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Proficiency in using inventory management software and advanced MS Excel functions.
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DBS or Lean Experience Required with demonstrated “Hands-on” experience in implementing lean tools, i.e., Standard work, 5S, Kanban, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, and Structured Problem Solving.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
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Programming skill sets such as SQL and DAX
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Software experience in Power BI/Tableau
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Inventory project experience with impactful results
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at ***************@danaher.com to request accommodation.
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