Operations
Schedule the supply of direct materials and components from qualified suppliers in sufficient lead time to meet production requirements and safety stock levels
Reconcile supply non-conformances, return of product, and re-planning of material needs
Escalate supplier capacity related issues and overall performance issues to sourcing team / commodity management
Purchasing of inventory items and indirect services
Provide product availability commitments
Main contact with AP regarding questions on invoices and order receipts for payment
Assist with new vendor setup
Effectively utilize company resources
Accountable for the accuracy and impact of planning decisions
Planning system maintenance and updates to ensure -integrity of Planning data
Comply with Government, Regulatory and Zimmer Biomet Policies and Procedures
Establishes standard costs in support of annual inventory valuation
Support creation of metrics for operational reporting relative to areas responsible
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
Knowledge of supply chain planning, purchasing and accounting principles
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work to deadlines and produce outputs on a regular, timely basis
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing interactions, activities, and underlying interdependencies
Ability to use analytical tools to issue, support, and execute decisions
Analytical skills and ability to extract meaning from information from various sources of data
Excellent communications skills required with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels
Must be a self-starter, self-managed, an effective team player and possess excellent analytical / problem solving skills
Excellent Spreadsheet skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Your Background
BS or BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or another related field preferred
3 years of experience in supply chain, project management, planning, strongly preferred to have experience more than one area
Experience with medical devices preferred
Supplier collaboration/purchasing experience required
Experience with one or more ERP system preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
