Strategic Materials Planner | Flexible & Impactful

Zimmer Biomet; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a Materials Planner in Warsaw to ensure materials align with forecast and production schedules. You will maintain inventories, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and manage material availability to support high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain/planning, experience with ERP systems, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain planning, purchasing and accounting principles.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and produce outputs on a regular, timely basis.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing interactions.
• Ability to use analytical tools to support decisions.
• Analytical skills and ability to extract meaning from data.
• Excellent communications skills with all levels.
• Self-starter, self-managed, team player with strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and communicates materials schedules and inventory positions.
• Schedule supply of direct materials and components from qualified suppliers.
• Reconcile supply non-conformances and re-plan material needs.
• Escalate supplier capacity and performance issues to sourcing team.
• Procurement of inventory items and indirect services.
• Provide product availability commitments.
• Coordinate with AP on invoices and receipts for payment.
• Assist with new vendor setup.
• Maintain planning data accuracy and system integrity.
• Support creation of operational metrics.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Purchasing

Communication

Negotiation

Deadline-driven

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain/Engineering/Related Field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a Materials Planner in Warsaw to ensure materials align with forecast and production schedules. You will maintain inventories, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and manage material availability to support high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain/planning, experience with ERP systems, and strong analytical and