Sr Supply Chain Planner

Zimmer Biomet seeks a Senior Supply Chain Planner to lead procurement and strategic planning for medical devices in Englewood, Colorado. The role involves analysing supplier capabilities, managing purchase orders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years’ experience in supply planning or purchasing, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience in the medical device sector and APICS certifications are preferred. The position requires up to 25% travel and offers a salary range of $90,000–$110,000 USD annually. The successful candidate will mentor junior planners, drive process improvements, and act as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments.

The Senior Supply Chain Planner at Zimmer Biomet plays a pivotal role in managing and optimising the supply network for life-changing medical devices. This position is responsible for driving procurement and strategic planning, translating net requirements into efficient supplier execution, and ensuring seamless inventory movement. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to collaborate across departments to align global operations with business objectives. Compensation for this role ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 USD annually, depending on skills and experience. Zimmer Biomet offers a flexible working environment, development opportunities, and a culture of recognition and inclusion.

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 talent 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 included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Paragon 28, a premier Zimmer Biomet company, is looking for a dynamic Senior Supply Chain Planner to join the team on-site in Englewood, Colorado.

Take ownership of a high-impact supply network. You will drive the procurement and strategic planning of life-changing medical devices, translating net requirements into seamless supplier execution. By masterfully analyzing data, navigating capacity constraints, and proactively mitigating risks, you will keep inventory moving efficiently. This role serves as a vital cross-functional bridge, collaborating across departments to align global operations with core business goals. Beyond managing the day-to-day supply chain, you will step up as a leader by mentoring and developing junior supply planners.

How You'll Create Impact

• Assess 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.
• Evaluate bids and award business to suppliers based on best quality, price and lead time performance.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Manage basic and advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
• Review net requirements against supply and demand; manage open order exceptions.
• Regularly review KPIs; 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.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with suppliers and key internal stakeholders
• Monitor inventory levels to mitigate stockouts while maintaining cost effective operational expenses.
• Coordinate new supplier qualification activities.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Visit existing and potential supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing processes, capabilities, recent investments, potential for growth, performance trends, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Background

• Four-year degree (B.S/B.A.) strongly preferred; relevant experience and certifications without a degree will be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain required, preferably in medical device environment.
• 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.
• High volume purchasing/planning experience required.
• 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.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25% travel required

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 USD Annually depending on skills and experience

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of a high-impact supply network and ensure efficient supplier execution.
• Responsible for driving procurement and strategic planning of life-changing medical devices.
• Play a key role in shaping supplier capability, capacity, and cost allocation to optimise service, quality, and cost.
• Participate in contract negotiations with external contract-manufacturing and other supply partners.
• Evaluate bids and award business to suppliers based on quality, price, and lead time performance.
• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
• Review net requirements against supply and demand, managing open order exceptions.
• Regularly review KPIs and develop strategies to address unfavorable results.
• Lead efforts to identify and close business process gaps and drive improvement in planning, procurement, and inventory.
• Coordinate new supplier qualification activities and act as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments.

Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain is required, preferably in a medical device environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including expert-level Excel skills, is required.
• Experience with SAP ECC or S4 is preferred.
• Strong skills in strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and negotiation are essential.
• High volume purchasing and planning experience is required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Experience working with detailed product line forecasts and familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning business management process is required.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvement is expected.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with cross-functional teams is required.
• Previous medical device experience is preferred.

Education:

• A four-year degree (B.S/B.A.) is strongly preferred.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification is preferred.