Sr Planner/Buyer

 

Welcome to ZimVie, a publicly traded global company focused on restoring daily life to our patients. Our company is founded on a legacy of established brands, medical experts and over $900M in annual revenue. We design, manufacture, and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions for implant dentistry, spinal surgery, and bone growth stimulation. Our seasoned leadership and dedicated global team of more than 2,700 is focused on shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

 

Job Summary:

The Sr 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).  Contributes to the definition of the team’s objectives, and strategies.  Accepts team decisions and works toward their implementation.  Establishes and supports the norms and conditions for a work environment that supports team productivity.  Draws on the strengths of each team member, seeks input and works cross-functionally to resolve issues.  Provides strategic input to and monitors the progress of cross-disciplinary project teams.Proactively analyzes and interprets information for planning systems and determine if processes are in control, accurate and meeting customer demands.  Makes day-to-day decisions that demonstrate a basic understanding of financial business drivers.  Effectively plans manufacturing resources and diagnoses problems to minimize interruptions to production.  Works closely with the Planning Manager to develop and implement department procedures and guidelines, processes, and processes improvements.  Integral in the development and enhancement of the ERP system.   As an integral part of the Product team, this person will work directly with Suppliers, Sourcing, 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.
• Planning/Purchasing Systems development.
• Effectively utilize company resources.
• Accountable for the accuracy and impact of planning decisions.
• Planning system maintenance and updates to ensure integrity of planning data.
• 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.
• Provide planning / schedule commitments and performance reporting.
• Comply with Government, Regulatory and ZimVie Policies and Procedures.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system as it pertains to Planning/Purchasing.
• Develop, implement and monitor Planning/Purchasing metrics.
• Work closely with Marketing, Engineering and Accounting to set product budgets. Track and monitor budget fulfilment for purchase and make assigned categories..

 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

 

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• 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 techniques, principles and concepts required. 
• Excellent communication skills required with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of the organization.
• Must be a self-starter, self-managed, an effective team player with excellent analytical / problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to handle complex problems, make sound decisions and work independently under the pressure.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate with minimal to no supervision.
• Must be able to set up Inventory Planning systems.   

 

Education/Experience Requirements

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business discipline or other related fields.
• MBA and APICS certification preferred.
• 5-7 years supplier collaboration/purchasing experience required.
• 5 years’ experience in material requirements planning and inventor