Strategic Supply Planner for Medical Devices

Zimmer Biomet; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon 28, a proud member of Zimmer Biomet, is seeking a Supply Planner in Englewood, Colorado. We are looking for an analytical, proactive planner to masterfully navigate capacity constraints, mitigate risks, and keep critical inventory moving efficiently.

This position requires onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado location. Responsibilities include supplier assessment, net requirements planning, open order management, KPI reviews, and quarterly business reviews, with collaboration

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required; may accept supply chain experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply planning/purchasing/supply chain; medical device preferred.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capability, capacity, and cost to allocate spend to qualified suppliers for service, quality, and cost.
• Manage planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
• Review net requirements against supply and demand; manage open orders; negotiate terms.
• Regularly review KPIs; develop strategies to address unfavorable results.
• Lead supplier production reviews to ensure capacity and on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory to mitigate stockouts while controlling costs.
• Support supplier qualification activities.
• Visit supplier facilities to evaluate processes and capabilities.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply planning

Purchasing

Supply chain

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Forecasting

S&OP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.)

APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred

Tools

SAP ECC/S4

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paragon 28, a proud member of Zimmer Biomet, is seeking a Supply Planner in Englewood, Colorado. We are looking for an analytical, proactive planner to masterfully navigate capacity constraints, mitigate risks, and keep critical inventory moving efficiently.

This position requires onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado location. Responsibilities include supplier assessment, net requirements planning, open order management, KPI reviews, and quarterly business reviews, with collaboration