Material and Production Planner

Cepheid
Muskegon, MI

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, 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.

Working at Cytiva 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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System ( which makes everything possible.

The Material and Production Planner is responsible for developing production and supply plans that consider forecasts, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. This role ensures that planning parameters within the ERP system are accurately maintained to optimize subassembly production and raw material supply. The planner may also help coordinate the flow of materials to manufacturing areas based on production schedules and manage the shipment of finished goods to distribution centers. These responsibilities support organizational objectives for customer delivery performance and inventory management. This role includes both planning and inventory control functions.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Materials Department located in Muskegon, MI and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

  • Plan and buy Raw Material components to support our resin manufacturing plant.

  • Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay

  • Define planning attributes, safety stocks, replenishment methods in the ERP system Oracle EBS to continuously improve the main KPI's, On Time Delivery, and Inventory turns

  • Determine equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand

  • Follow up with suppliers around open purchase orders and performance KPI's

Who you are:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to work as a team

  • Able to travel overseas for training

  • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Excel

  • Ability to work in an open office environment

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

  • Oracle ERP

  • Inventory Management

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 ( .

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer 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.

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 .

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.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here ( EEOC\ KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected] .

Posted 2026-04-03

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