Supply Chain Assoc Director

Biomet Manufacturing Corp•Warsaw, IN

2d•$130,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High level of knowledge and understanding of the entire Supply Chain.
Ability to operate independently and use judgment for high impact decisions.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with senior management.
Requires analytical and managerial abilities.
Understands strategic cost issues and uses range of techniques for cost reduction to meet targets.
Ability to engage in contract negotiations and develop contracts on a national or regional basis; create basic project plans and manager source plan and implementation across functions and sites.
Identifies alternative courses of action before choosing an approach; makes timely decisions in the best interest of the company and is willing to make decisions in uncertain conditions.
Understands markets and interacts with marketing to manage forecasting and improve accuracy.
Ability to manage people and delegate responsibilities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are a must; position requires interaction with a wide range of both internal and external personnel.
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in business with 7-10 years experience in the following related areas: purchasing, planning, forecasting, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of managerial experience is also essential.

Nice To Haves

CPM, CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure forecast and planning schedule maximize customer service levels and manufacturing productivity.
Minimize/ reduce inventory (DOH) to meet budgeted goals.
Continually improve material flow from supplier, through facility, to end customer for maximum efficiency.
Ensure that quality materials are purchased on a timely basis, in appropriate quantities and at fair prices.
Foster cooperation and effective communications between the supply chain group and the balance of the organization.
Ensure that customer orders are shipped in a timely and accurate fashion.
Ensure that intra company material distribution occurs in a timely and accurate fashion.
Ensure that all departmental procedures are consistent with G.M.P's, Z.P.O's and Corporate Policies.
Identify and address opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity.
Prepare and monitor annual budgets for Planning, Purchasing.
Responsible for identifying, evaluating and developing Supply Chain Management staff and establishing a Succession Plan.