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Director of Materials Planning

Integrated DNA Technologies · Boulder, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$146k–$190k/yrFull-time

About the role

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global materials planning strategy to ensure material availability, inventory health, and reliable support of customer demand across IDT operations.
  • Own inventory policy, stocking strategies, planning parameters, and governance for approximately $56M+ in inventory across eight key sites.
  • Drive working capital improvement through disciplined inventory management, strategic planning, and proactive excess and obsolete risk mitigation.
  • Improve On-Time Delivery performance by ensuring material supply, planning accuracy, and inventory policies support production schedules and customer commitments.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of materials planning professionals, building capability, accountability, and consistent planning execution.
  • Serve as the business lead for key inventory and planning programs, including IMAG, PFEP, AI-enabled planning capabilities, and technology improvements that strengthen inventory governance, planning accuracy, and long-term supply chain performance.
  • Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, commercial, finance, procurement, and supply chain teams to align planning execution with operational and financial objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in materials planning, supply planning, inventory management, supply chain, or operations.
  • Management experience leading materials planning, supply chain, operations, or related functional teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

  • MBA and/or CPIM certification preferred, but not required.
  • Experience implementing AI-enabled planning capabilities, advanced analytics, or planning technology improvements preferred.

Benefits

  • Broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • 401(k) for eligible employees.
  • Eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $146,000 - $190,000. This position is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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