Planning and Materials Manager, Pune Location

Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At Pall Corporation, 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.As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.This position reports to the Director Operations and is part of the Manufacturing Operations located in Pune and will be an on-site role.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement robust production and material planning strategiesAlign planning activities with sales forecasts, manufacturing capabilities, and customer requirements.Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure cross-functional alignment and responsiveness.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of ~10 associates including planners, buyers, storekeepers, and logistics personnel.Optimize inventory levels to balance customer service levels and working capital efficiency.Oversee procurement planning to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.Monitor delivery performance and proactively resolve supply chain bottlenecks.Ensure KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Working Capital Turnover (WCT), Forecast Accuracy, and Procurement Efficiency are consistently met or exceeded.Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.Collaborate with commercial, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align planning with customer expectations and market dynamics.Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across planning, procurement, and logistics functions.Ensure customer demands are met with KPIs maintained at top priority levels.QualificationsB.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Supply Chain/Industrial or related)MBA or Psot Graduation in Supply Chain will be an added advantage.13-15 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, preferably in manufacturing or filtration technologies.Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex planning environments.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and advanced planning tools.Hands-on experience with AOS planning and KPI management.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.OthersEstimated travel time is approximately 30-40%, which will reduce in future.Having a valid U.S. visa is preferred.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.