Service Spares Planner Buyer In Required United States

For supply chain professionals who thrive on precision, collaboration, and making a tangible impact in the life sciences industry, this role offers the opportunity to support groundbreaking innovation. SCIEX is seeking a Service Spares Planner Buyer to join their Global Spares and Consumables team, where you will manage the planning and purchasing of third party products and accessories that support sales, service, and distribution centers worldwide. If you have hands on experience with Oracle ERP systems, enjoy solving complex operational challenges, and want to work in an environment where your efforts directly contribute to life changing research and diagnostics, this position provides the perfect blend of strategic planning and hands on execution.

Company Overview

SCIEX is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology, empowering customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges through groundbreaking innovation. For over fifty years, the company has been trusted for outstanding reliability and support, helping life science experts around the world get answers they can trust. As part of Danaher, a global science and technology innovator, SCIEX operates within a culture of continuous improvement and a shared commitment to making a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the global supply plan for an assigned portfolio, managing the end to end process from planning through procurement while ensuring adherence to global On Time Delivery targets.

• Actively resolve operational issues through cross functional collaboration, including inbound receiving discrepancies, and partner with suppliers, third party logistics warehouse teams, and Finance to clear accounts payable exceptions.

• Prioritize and expedite daily shortages to meet customer requirements, adjusting commitments promptly, managing due dates in the enterprise resource planning system, and communicating changes to stakeholders.

• Own reverse logistics investigations including returns, return merchandise authorizations, and repairs, reconciling open issues with strong attention to detail and driving closure with root cause actions.

• Apply Lean ways of working as part of daily operations, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience. Candidates must have several years of experience in a Buyer, Planner, Logistics, or Supply Chain role, with hands on experience using Oracle or a comparable ERP system including planning, purchasing, and product lifecycle modules. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and Outlook, is essential. Familiarity with inventory planning tools such as Baxter Planning or Prophet is highly valued. Experience with Power Query, Power BI, or basic SQL for data preparation and ad hoc analysis is a plus, as is ASCM or APICS coursework or certification. Prior experience in spares and consumables planning for service operations in analytical instruments, medical devices, or industrial equipment, along with familiarity with ISO 9001 environments, is preferred.

Benefits and Perks

This full time onsite role in Redwood City, California offers an annual salary range of $83,000 to $110,000, with bonus and incentive pay opportunities. The comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k plan for eligible employees. As part of a global organization, team members have access to professional development resources and the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology. The role requires up to five percent travel nationally and internationally, providing exposure to global operations and cross cultural collaboration.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your supply chain expertise to a company where your work accelerates real world impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application through the Danaher careers portal, highlighting your experience with ERP systems and inventory planning. Join a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of answers that matter. We look forward to learning how your skills can contribute to our mission.