Manager, Supply Chain

Zimmer GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for supply planning and procurement of medical devices. This role involves managing supplier relationships, driving operational metrics, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supply chain management within the medical device sector and must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain or similar field, preferably in medical devices.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience with demand forecasting and S&OP.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier capability, capacity, and cost.
• Oversee procurement and management of medical devices.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality departments.
• Control inventory levels and lead supplier production reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Four-year Degree (B.S/B.A.)

Tools

SAP ECC or S4

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The Supply Chain Manager has overall responsibility for the supply planning, procurement, and management of orders of medical devices and services from approved suppliers in alignment with forecasted net requirements. This role drives effective supply planning through a deep understanding of both internal and external constraints, analysis of data, assessment/mitigation of risk, and effective problem solving. This role interfaces with the other departments to align on and achieve organizational objective. The Supply Chain Manager is also responsible for the management of people within this team.

How You'll Create Impact

• Manage supplier capability, capacity, and cost to allocate annual spend to qualified suppliers optimizing for service, quality, and cost.
• Participate in contract negotiations with external contract-manufacturing and other supply partners.
• Works closely with internal partners such as Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to drive operational metrics such as inventory health and purchases
• Review and approve purchase orders to ensure compliance with company policy and alignment to supplier contract conditions.
• Oversee the management of basic and advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
• Manage net requirements against supply and demand; manage open order exceptions.
• Drive the KPIs review; develop and execute strategies to address unfavorable results.
• Identify and lead closure of business process gaps; collaborate with stakeholders to drive business process improvement for planning, procurement, and inventory.
• Lead regular supplier production reviews to ensure needed capacity and on-time delivery.
• Control inventory levels to mitigate stockouts while maintaining cost effective operational expenses.
• Lead new supplier qualification activities.
• Coordinates existing and potential supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing processes, capabilities, recent investments, potential for growth, performance trends, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Stand Out

Industry-Specific Experience

• Understanding of orthopedic products (implants, instruments, biologics) and their unique supply chain requirements.
• Familiarity with surgeon preferences, OR protocols, and case-based inventory models (e.g., loaner kits, field inventory).
• Experience managing make-to-order (MTO) and just-in-time (JIT) models common in orthopedic logistics.

Technical Supply Chain Expertise

• Proven success optimizing end-to-end supply chain: procurement, production planning, inventory management, distribution, and logistics.
• Strong background in demand forecasting, S&OP, ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier qualification, especially for precision components and raw materials (e.g., titanium, PEEK, cobalt-chrome).

Regulatory and Quality Knowledge

• Understanding of FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485 as they apply to supply chain and distribution.
• Experience supporting traceability, UDI compliance, and lot/batch control.
• Familiarity with recall procedures, CAPA, and supplier audits.

Your Background

• Four-year Degree (B.S/B.A.) or equivalent work experience required,
• Minimum 6 years of experience in related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain required, preferably in medical device environment; may accept prior military service in leadership positions in lieu of specific supply chain experience.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including expert level Excel skills.
• SAP ECC or S4 experience preferred.
• Strategic Sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation skills.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with detailed product line forecasts; familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning business management process.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvement.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership style that motivates team performance by communicating a company vision and provides coaching to a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Travel Expectations

Up to 30% overnight travel

Compensation Data

Annual Salary Range: $107,000- $119,000 USD, depending on experience

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