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Supply Planner

Paragon 28, Inc. - Englewood, CO 80112

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Salary

$60,000 - $75,000 a year

Full Job Description

Paragon 28, Inc. is a leader in the development and distribution of medical solutions for the foot and ankle industry. We are experiencing tremendous growth and looking for enthusiastic people to join our team at our Corporate Office located at 14445 Grasslands Dr., just off E-470 and Peoria St. in Englewood, CO.

Established in 2010, we are dedicated to creating industry leading solutions and tools to improve the treatment of the most challenging foot and ankle conditions. 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 offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision benefits for employee only coverage and generously subsidized premiums for coverage with dependents in addition to company paid life and disability benefits. Voluntary life/disability/accident options as well as flexible spending account plans are also available. We have a safe harbor 401(k) Plan with 3% match and PTO Plan allowing accrual of 19 days 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 fitness center!

This position has a starting range of $60,000 - $75,000/year, dependent upon experience, education and skills.

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

Job Title

Supply Planner

Reports To

Manager of Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Buyer Planner 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, Finance and potentially International teams to align on and achieve organizational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute net requirements planning; negotiate price, delivery, and terms with external contract-manufacturing and other supply partners; place and manage purchase orders.
• Lead regular supplier production reviews to ensure needed capacity and on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels to mitigate all stock outs while maintaining cost effective operational expenses.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives around optimization of supply base to achieve cost, quality, and delivery improvements
• Support new supplier qualification activities
• Qualify suppliers, evaluate bids, and negotiates 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 suppliers at their facilities to evaluate their manufacturing processes, capabilities, recent investments, potential for continued growth, trends and required trends, and completes required trip documents.
• Support the updating of all role-related SOPs.
• In addition to the above, this role may also:
  • Develop and execute the US and OUS kit build plans for product launches and lead kit strategy discussions with Marketing, International, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance
  • Work closely with the International team to develop OUS supply needs in support of revenue targets while optimizing inventory levels
    • Manage the planning and execution of sterile-packaging processes to support international markets
  • Other duties as assigned.
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Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with individuals internal and external to the organization. The employee frequently is required to move about the facility. The employee may be required to lift up to 15 lbs. by themselves.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; hour will be dependent upon client group and may be either 6 am – 3 pm to overlap with International operations, or typical 8 am – 5 pm. It may reasonably require additional hours during the week and weekend; specific requirements will be determined with Manager. Occasional remote work may be allowed.

Travel

Less than 25% of overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Four-year Degree (B.S/B.A.) required.
• 3-5 years of experience in related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain required, preferably in medical device environment.
• Strategic Sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation skills.
• High volume purchasing/planning experience required.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including expert level Excel skills.
• Experience working with detailed product line forecasts and familiarity with Sales & Operations business management process.
• Demonstrated successful project management experience.
• 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 ERP experience preferred.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.