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The Material Planner is responsible for successful progress of the initial plant project and ensuring production facilities run smoothly.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Korea Manufacturing Team located in Song-Do (In-Cheon) and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

Establish and execute material supply strategies in alignment with factory ramp-up plans. Manage materials planning and scheduling, distribution, and allocation processes according to prioritization criteria defined by the business under Korean regulations.Set and maintain key parameters such as safety stock, lead time, and minimum order quantity. Manage capacity planning and master scheduling, coordinating with stakeholders.Ensure operational alignment with the production plan and KPIs (inventory accuracy, turnover, backlog, priority orders, etc.). Track and report KPI performance.Work closely with the Global S&OP team to align production planning with dynamic demand and exceptions. Develop weekly/monthly material allocation plans and respond proactively to production changes.Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders (production, quality, logistics, etc.) to forecast, plan, and facilitate timely delivery of materials to the production line, avoiding any disruption and proactively resolving supply issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics or a related Supply Chain Management field.Minimum 5 years of experience in material planning, execution, distribution, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of BOM (Bill of Materials), Routing, and MRP logic. Skilled in preparing detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to support accurate forecasting and inventory optimization, Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. Able to work with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external to Cytiva under Korean regulations.Experience in global material planning with hands-on use of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle). Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational efficiency.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Language/Environment Requirements:  

Fluent level of English & Korean in written and verbal communicationsAbility to travel abroad upon business needsMust have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record within territory or locationsIf foreign national, legal work permit is required to pursue employment contract by Korean immigration lawAbility to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lb, any other physical requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

CPIM, CSCP or related professional certification.Experience in new supply chain flow design, factory setup or expansion, or ERP (Oracle) implementation projects.Experience handling Medical Device or Pharmaceutical products.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

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.

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