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 ExpectIn this role, you will be overseeing the Shannon and Galway manufacturing sites' supply planning, materials planning, subcontracting, and logistics teams and processes. You will provide both technical and people leadership to ensure tight alignment between supply and demand.How You'll Create ImpactProvide the manufacturing sites with feasible production plans and ensure execution against those plansResponsible for the department's budget and its optimizationActively participate in the company's operational and strategic decisionsClosely collaborate with other planning functions and internal / external stakeholders to ensure supply of materials and semi-finished and finished products, high levels of service, risk mitigation of back order and optimization of inventory levelsData preparation and presentation in regular planning meetingsApply Lean Six Sigma and IBP Oliver Wight methodologies to optimize production planning processesOwn KPIs for planning, inventory management, and logistics; develop scenarios, run simulations, and prepare forecasts and KPI reports for planning and controlInitiate and foster continuous improvement initiativesWhat Makes You Stand OutCross-functional team collaborationBuilding strong, positive relationshipsStrong leadership and communication skillsensuring high service with minimal inventoryProactivity, agility and resilienceYour BackgroundMBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics (or other related field), or equivalent educationPreferred 5+ years of experience in supply chain, project management, planning, or IT systems - ideally in MedTechStrong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, activities, interactions, and interdependenciesProficiency in industrial processes and logistics flowsStrong IT skills: office software, JDE ERP, and specialized planning softwareComfortable working with figuresStrong analytical and communication skillsProactive mindset with ability to unite teams and persuadeTravel ExpectationsPosition requires on-site presence across both manufacturing sites, Shannon & GalwayEOE/M/F/Vet/Disability