Supply Chain Planner I

Description

Paragon 28 is gearing up for another great year and we’re looking for more great employees! Now is your chance to join our growing public company dedicated to improving patient’s quality of life with the treatment of the most challenging foot and ankle conditions! We are currently looking to fill the position of Supply Chain Planner I with a starting range of $80,000-90,000/year, dependent upon experience, education, and skills. This position requires a full time onsite presence.

The Supply Chain Planner I is responsible for the supply planning, procurement, and management of orders of medical devices and services from approved suppliers in alignment with forecasted net requirements. This role ensures cost, inventory, delivery, and service targets are met or exceeded through day-to-day supply chain management techniques in conjunction with identified improvement projects. This role interfaces with the Quality, Engineering, Marketing and Finance departments to align on and achieve organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capability, capacity, and cost to allocate annual spend to qualified suppliers optimizing for service, quality, and cost.
• Manage basic and advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
• Review net requirements against supply and demand; manage open order exceptions; negotiate price, delivery, and terms with external contract-manufacturing and other supply partners; place and manage purchase orders.
• Regularly review KPIs; develop and execute strategies to address unfavorable results.
• Identify and close business process gaps; collaborate with stakeholders to drive business process improvement for planning, procurement, and inventory.
• Lead regular supplier production reviews to ensure needed capacity and on-time delivery.
• Lead quarterly business reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels to mitigate stockouts while maintaining cost effective operational expenses.
• Support new supplier qualification activities.
• Evaluate bids; negotiate to obtain the best quality, prices, and terms.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Visit existing and potential supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing processes, capabilities, recent investments, potential for growth, performance trends, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel

Less than 25% of overnight travel

Qualifications

• Four-year Degree (B.S/B.A.) required, may accept prior supply chain experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain required, preferably in medical device environment, may accept prior military service in leadership positions in lieu of specific supply chain experience
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including advance level Excel skills.
• Strategic Sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation skills.
• High volume purchasing/planning experience required.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with detailed product line forecasts; familiarity with Sales & Operations business management process.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvement.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.
• SAP ECC or S4 experience preferred.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.

P28 is a leader in the development and distribution of medical solutions for the foot and ankle industry.  Established in 2010, every member of our inspired and dedicated team serves a vital role in the achievement of our mission: to strategically build a company around the core principles that drive innovation and quality.  We're located at 14445 Grasslands Dr., just off E-470 and Peoria St. on the east side of Englewood, CO.

We offer comprehensive medical coverage with generously subsidized premiums for both employees only and coverage with dependents. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services.  Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness), pet insurance and more.  Free counseling services and resources are offered for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.  A safe harbor 401(k) Plan with 3% match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows purchase of P28 stock at a discounted rate.  You are able to accrue 19 days of PTO over 12 months to maintain a fulfilling work/life balance. Our working environment is considered Colorado Casual. Onsite we have a fresh food kiosk, free parking and will have a new, expanded fitness center! 

Paragon 28 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:  to protect the interests of all parties, Paragon 28, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place through the Paragon 28, Inc. HR department.  Please do not contact or forward resumes or referrals to our company employees.  Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Paragon 28, Inc. property.  Paragon 28, Inc. is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes or referrals.
 

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000