Strategic Supply Chain Director — Forecasting & Ops

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader, is seeking a seasoned supply chain leader to oversee forecasting, planning and purchasing, and to optimize product distribution. This role directs functions to balance inventory, manufacturing utilization, and customer service while driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.

You will build budgets, develop staff, and collaborate across functions to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business with 7–10 years in purchasing, planning, forecasting, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and manufacturing.
• At least three years of managerial experience.
• CPM, CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and planning to maximize service levels and productivity.
• Minimize inventory to meet budgeted goals.
• Improve material flow from supplier to end customer for efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate customer orders and intra-company distribution.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets for Planning and Purchasing.
• Identify, develop and mentor Supply Chain staff; establish succession plans.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Purchasing

Inventory management

Budgeting

Leadership

Negotiations

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

CPIM/CPM/CSCP preferred

Job description

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader, is seeking a seasoned supply chain leader to oversee forecasting, planning and purchasing, and to optimize product distribution. This role directs functions to balance inventory, manufacturing utilization, and customer service while driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.

You will build budgets, develop staff, and collaborate across functions to meet targets.