Materials Planning Manager

Description

Summary: This role oversees the supply of materials to meet production schedules and maintain minimum stock levels, ensuring operational and production reliability. Highlights: 1. Oversee material supply to meet production schedules and maintain stock levels 2. Analyze requirement trends and manage direct materials for production plans 3. Develop and evaluate processes for material delivery and continuous improvement 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 (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 included, respected, empowered and recognised. **What You Can Expect** ----------------------- Oversees the supply of materials to meet production schedules and minimum stock levels to ensure operational and production reliability. **How You'll Create Impact** ---------------------------- **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** **Operations:** * Analyzes requirements trends to support current and future production plans from operations planning. Generate and action direct materials needs utilizing and interpreting messages from the material requirements plan (MRP) * Schedules the supply of direct materials and components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels at Zimmer Biomet * Communicates raw materials shortages, update supply plans and execute on follow up actions, as necessary * Communicates with suppliers regarding future planned volumes, capacity, and capacity availability. * Reconciles supply non\-conformances, return of product, and re\-planning of material needs * Escalates supplier capacity related issues and overall performance issues to sourcing team / commodity management * Develops, implements and evaluates processes for material delivery from supplier to point of use * Implements all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement; includes setting of standard costs, and monitoring and resolving purchase price variance drivers * Monitors inventory levels against target levels * Supports inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy * Minimizes obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability **What Makes You Stand Out** ---------------------------- * Advanced knowledge of supply chain planning and management * Strong communication skills and Advanced negotiation skills * Ability to communicate effectively both upwards and across the organization **Your Background** ------------------- * Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications and experience: * BS or BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or other related field * 5 or more years of experience in supply chain, project management, planning, or IT systems, strongly preferred to have experience in all areas * Experience with medical devices preferred * Experience with one or more ERP system preferred * CPSM certification (Preferred) * Communication skills: High proficiency in English (verbal and written) Le animamos a informarnos si tiene alguna discapacidad. Esta información será tratada de acuerdo con nuestro Aviso de Privacidad y las políticas locales de Zimmer Biomet para el procesamiento de datos personales con fines de reclutamiento. Garantizamos la confidencialidad y privacidad de esta información. **Physical Requirements** ------------------------- **Travel Expectations** ----------------------- 5% EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability