Supply Planner

Paragon 28, Inc.•Englewood, CO

7d•$56,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zimmer Biomet's Paragon 28 is seeking an analytical, proactive Supply Planner to support foot and ankle orthopedic care. Based onsite in Englewood, Colorado, the role manages supply planning, supplier capacity and performance, inventory, purchasing, and process improvement to keep critical medical-device inventory moving efficiently. The planner collaborates with suppliers and internal teams and helps optimize the lifecycle of medical devices.

Requirements

Four-year degree (B.S./B.A.); prior supply chain experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of experience in a related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain; prior military service in leadership positions may be accepted in lieu of specific supply chain experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation skills.
High-volume purchasing or planning experience.
Highly effective communication skills.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with detailed product-line forecasts and familiarity with the Sales & Operations business management process.
Demonstrated success driving process improvement.
Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately, and manage multiple tasks and projects with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

APICS CSCP or CPIM certification.
SAP ECC or S/4 experience.
Previous medical-device experience.

Responsibilities

Assess supplier capability, capacity, and cost, and allocate annual spend among qualified suppliers to optimize service, quality, and cost.
Manage basic and advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
Review net requirements against supply and demand and manage open-order exceptions.
Negotiate price, delivery, and terms with external contract manufacturers and other supply partners; place and manage purchase orders.
Review KPIs and develop and execute strategies to address unfavorable results.
Identify and close business-process gaps and collaborate 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.
Monitor inventory levels to mitigate stockouts while maintaining cost-effective operating expenses.
Support new supplier qualification activities.
Evaluate bids and negotiate for the best quality, prices, and terms.
Liaise between suppliers and internal departments, including Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
Visit existing and potential supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing processes, capabilities, investments, growth potential, and performance trends.
Perform other duties as assigned.