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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.
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The Supply Chain Business Analyst is responsible for helping identify the opportunities and priorities that lie within our global supply chain organization that will help drive the business strategy and objectives.
This position reports to the Planning Centre of Excellence Director and is part of the Global Supply Chain Organization located in Cardiff OR Amersham OR Newquay OR Portsmouth and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Utilize data-driven insights and standardized processes to identify and resolve issues, and to assess performance and capability gaps across the global supply chain from both cost and service perspectives. Develop early-warning indicators to proactively detect risks such as demand variability, capacity constraints, and inventory imbalances, while leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI to enhance visibility, agility, and overall efficiency across our planning landscape
- Challenge data, insights, and trends to identify systemic issues and prioritize root‑cause investigations
- Support the development and roll out of planning standards, SOPs, and governance structures Support in the establishment around the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the adherence of the supply chain strategic improvements (Help in the learning and messaging around the voice of our process)
Who you are:
- 3+ years of SAP and Oracle experience in commercial, manufacturing and logistics operational roles in multicultural environments, with proven experience in continuous process improvement to draw upon in this role.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and key integration points, with a strong focus on technology-enabled planning, complemented by excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and act on complex data
- Excellent project management, analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels, translating complex concepts into clear, simple messages, combined with a highly analytical mindset and a structured, objective approach to problem-solving
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role
- Ability to travel – Domestic & International travel, up to 25%
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, APICS Certification, Project management qualification - Prince2, PMP etc.)
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, statistical software with knowledge of supply chain systems such as TMS, WMS, and ERP (Oracle / SAP)
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrix, ambiguous environment.
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.
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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