Sr Supply Chain Planner

Paragon 28, Inc.•Englewood, CO

50d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet company, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner to work on-site in Englewood, Colorado. The role owns procurement and strategic planning across a high-impact supply network for medical devices. It translates net requirements into supplier execution, analyzes data and capacity constraints, mitigates supply risks, and collaborates across departments to align global operations with business goals. The planner also mentors and develops junior supply planners.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a related field, such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including expert-level Excel skills.
Experience with high-volume purchasing or planning.
Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation skills.
Effective communication skills.
Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Experience working with detailed product-line forecasts and familiarity with the Sales & Operations Planning business management process.
Demonstrated success driving process improvement.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately, and handle multiple tasks and projects with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Four-year B.S. or B.A. degree; relevant experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
APICS CSCP or CPIM certification.
SAP ECC or S/4 experience.
Experience in a medical device environment.

Responsibilities

Assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and cost, and allocate annual spend among qualified suppliers to optimize service, quality, and cost.
Participate in contract negotiations with external contract manufacturers and other supply partners.
Evaluate bids and award business based on supplier quality, price, and lead-time performance.
Place and manage purchase orders.
Manage basic and advanced planning parameters to support optimal net requirements planning.
Review net requirements against supply and demand, and manage open-order exceptions.
Review KPIs regularly and develop and execute strategies to address unfavorable results.
Identify and lead the closure of business process gaps, collaborating with stakeholders to improve planning, procurement, and inventory processes.
Lead regular supplier production reviews to ensure required capacity and on-time delivery.
Lead quarterly business reviews with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
Monitor inventory to mitigate stockouts while maintaining cost-effective operating expenses.
Coordinate new supplier qualification activities.
Liaise between suppliers and internal departments, including Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
Visit current and prospective supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing processes, capabilities, investments, growth potential, and performance trends.
Mentor and develop junior supply planners.
Perform other duties as assigned.