Senior Manager Supply Chain – Cytiva
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of ten fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain, Discovery & Medical, Newquay Manufacturing Site, is responsible for the leadership of a team of Supply Chain Planners, Buyers and Warehouse associates at one of our global manufacturing sites. This site predominantly manufactures high‑volume medical filtration devices and membranes for the Discovery & Medical portfolio range within Cytiva. This role will optimise end‑to‑end Supply Chain performance through the availability and value of Raw, WIP and Finished goods materials, purchasing, planning and scheduling manufacturing cells for a high volume, 24/7 operation within a regulated environment. The successful candidate will be expected to lead with DBS (Danaher Business System) utilizing structured methods for forecasting, demand & supply planning, Kanban raw material implementation & replenishment, inventory management, and finished goods availability. Specifically, the role will identify, prioritise, characterise and address the most significant Supply Chain performance issues, guided by Danaher’s Core Value Drivers (CVD’s), as they apply to the Operations & Supply Chain functions, and usually measured across the dimensions of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity.
What You’ll Do
- Optimise performance of Supply Chain KPI’s (OTD, Past Due, Inventory, Material Availability, Warehouse performance) for Cytiva products, utilising structured data and expert deployment of Danaher Business System (DBS) to lead change improvement through the wider site Supply Chain Team.
- Maintain and agree Master Plan from S&OP monthly process and incorporate live Sales data to create a Firm Master Plan to drive Raw Material Requirements Planning, maintaining Master Planning data for all sku’s in conjunction with the PSI (S&OP) Lead.
- Lead the development of relationships, communication channels and performance improvements with key upstream suppliers and downstream supply chain partners and stakeholders.
- Organise and develop the supply chain team to best meet the needs of the business, providing mentoring, coaching and strong leadership to the Supply Chain team. Lead Supply Chain initiatives as part of the site leadership team with commitment to the use of DBS tools and techniques, collaborating both with on‑site peers and Cytiva central enabling functions.
- Ensure the daily operation of Warehouse facilities are efficiently led, maintaining effective product flow in & out of the manufacturing plant, optimizing working capital through the use of DBS.
- Ensure optimized & efficient flow of FG materials through downstream sterilisation, intermediate holding/release and distribution to regional distribution centre.
- Lead excellent communication and teamwork between Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure successful execution and attainment to plan for our Customers.
- Act with urgency and lead team(s) in effectively problem solving and resolve supply risks linked to raw material, manufacturing execution and FG distribution supply.
Who You Are
- Masters or Bachelor's degree in relevant Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Science based discipline, or equivalent years of experience.
- Seven years of progressive Operations or Supply Chain leadership in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, ideally in Life Sciences or a similar regulated industry.
- Solid problem‑solving skills – ability to resolve complex problems, communicate issues and propose solutions to both external customers and internal team members.
- High level analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills – able to communicate and present ideas in a way that produces understanding and impact that builds effective problem solving and ongoing relationships amongst peers and leaders.
- Ability to operate effectively in a multi‑tasking, dynamic environment, while maintaining a forward‑thinking and customer‑first attitude.
- Ability to energise, develop and build rapport, collaborate and influence at all levels within an organization. Act as inspirational leader with optimism, highly approachable and humble. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (if required).
Preferred Experience
- Demonstrated ability in a senior Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, or Supply role within a regulated environment (e.g Medicine) with significant people management responsibility.
- Demonstrated Leadership experience in a face‑paced, global manufacturing environment, serving complex supply chain needs.
- Demonstrated experience in using Continuous Improvement programs (Process Excellence, 6‑Sigmas, Kaizen, TQM, etc.) to improve Supply Chain performance.
- Experience in computer systems including MRP, SAP and Oracle.
- Should be a strategic thinker, problem solving and decision maker.
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.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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