Senior Analyst Planning and Inventory

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, 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. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions.  With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Analyst Planning & Inventory is responsible for driving inventory performance across Leica Microsystems Singapore manufacturing site through data-driven planning, forecasting, and process optimization. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in plantwide inventory management (IMAG) by designing, controlling, and tracking inventory across Medical, Applied, and Optics segments. This position reports to the Manager Planning & Inventory and is part of the Manufacturing and Operations team, located in Singapore, and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Develop and maintain inventory forecasts aligned with production schedules and customer demand; drive actions to meet inventory turn targets. Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits; manage excess and obsolete inventory in collaboration with Supply Chain. Partner with Product and Project Management teams to support Phase-In Phase-Out (PIPO) planning and execution. Lead digitalization and process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory visibility and planning accuracy using lean and automation tools. Analyze inventory metrics (e.g., fill rate, stock accuracy, ageing) and deliver actionable insights through monthly and quarterly reporting. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory planning or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or high-tech environments. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), advanced Excel, and inventory planning tools. Experience with digitalization projects and data analytics platforms. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Leica Microsystems, 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. 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.