Planner / Buyer

Job Title

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, 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.

Job Summary

The Planner / Buyer will be responsible for the Planning and Purchasing of assigned product from "cradle to grave" (i.e. new product development, sustaining and obsolescence). They will be responsible for a "heavy" product load and must be able to work with minimal supervision to effectively manage assigned product. Proactively analyzes and interprets information for Planning systems and determines if process is in control, accurate and meeting customer demands. Makes day-to-day decisions that demonstrate a basic understanding of the financial business drivers. Effectively plans manufacturing recourses and diagnoses problems to minimize interruptions to production. As an integral part of the Product team, this person will work directly with Suppliers, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Operations and Engineering to ensure excellent customer service levels while minimizing inventory investments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Master Planning & Scheduling
• Purchasing of inventory items
• Provide product availability commitments
• Supplier negotiation to achieve lowest total cost
• Effectively utilize company recourses
• Accountable for the accuracy and impact of planning decisions
• Planning system maintenance and updates to insure integrity of Planning data
• Coordinating Forecasts for all Demand Channels for assigned product
• Product Team member
• Liaison between other departments to coordinate product issues that need resolution
• Work with New Product teams to develop effective product launch plans
• Effectively manage product with a shelf life to minimize obsolescence from expired product
• Supply Chain Development
• Provide planning / schedule commitments and performance reporting
• Comply with Government, Regulatory and Zimmer Policies and Procedures

What Makes You Stand Out

Ability to quickly and accurately generate action requirements based on Planning System outputs. Excellent Spreadsheet skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems experience required. Understanding of MRP and MRP II techniques, principles and concepts required. Excellent communications skills required with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels (able to communicate equally well with production line workers and the Company President). Must be a self-starter, self-managed, an effective team player and posses excellent analytical / problem solving skills. Must have the ability to handle complex problems, make sound decisions and work independently under the pressure of a heavy workload with significant time restrictions. Needs good understanding of the manufacturing process (from raw materials to finished product), sound accounting principles, inventory control and paperwork flow necessary to be able to function responsibly in this position.

Your Background

Bachelors Degree required, APICS certification preferred 2 to 5 years of Planning in a manufacturing environment, experience in Medical Device Manufacturing preferred. Supplier collaboration / purchasing experience required. Work experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six-sigma preferred.

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations Up to 10% EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability