Sr. Manager of Global Demand Planning

Senior Manager Of Global Demand Planning

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

Shape the global supply chain for a leader in foot and ankle orthopedics.

Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet company, is hiring a Senior Manager of Global Demand Planning. In this high-impact role, you will orchestrate the global demand strategy, driving the monthly S&OP and IBP processes to align commercial growth with manufacturing reality.

If you are a master collaborator who transforms complex data into clear corporate strategy, this is your chance to elevate forecast accuracy across a premier medical device portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Global Demand : Direct the planning blueprint for the Foot & Ankle business.
• Drive S&OP & IBP : Pilot monthly planning cycles to sync global operations.
• Unite Cross-Functional Teams : Connect Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Optimize Forecasts : Use deep analytical insight to improve business alignment.

What You Bring

• Influence : Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
• Analytics: Proven ability to transform complex metrics into strategic plans.
• Collaboration : Seamless navigation of global, cross-functional matrix environments.

Are you ready to explore how Paragon 28's recent product launch timeline might immediately impact your global inventory forecasting strategy?

How You'll Create Impact

• Own the global demand planning process and outputs for Foot & Ankle products across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and maintain statistical and consensus-based forecasts using historical sales, market trends, seasonality, surgeon adoption patterns, and commercial inputs.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings and support executive-level S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Finance to incorporate product launches, market dynamics, tenders, and promotional activities into forecasts.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements and establish KPIs including forecast bias, forecast accuracy, and mix accuracy.
• Manage demand planning for new product introductions (NPI), product transitions, lifecycle management, and end-of-life planning.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Distribution teams to balance supply constraints and create constrained demand plans.
• Develop scenario modeling and demand sensitivity analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning systems, automation, reporting, and data governance.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing global demand planning team.
• Foster collaboration between commercial and operations teams to improve planning alignment and execution.
• Lead change management initiatives associated with process standardization and systems implementation.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory requirements and quality standards impacting forecasting and supply continuity.

Your Background

• A bachelor's degree required; MBA or Graduate degree preferred
• 6-8 years' experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, or Operations. Medical Device experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects and initiatives forward
• 5 years' experience with financial/demand modeling and financial business partnership
• Strong experience with operations and inventory management, demand planning, and supply planning
• Experience concurrently managing multiple projects or engagements
• Must have strong interpersonal and negotiating skills within a context of internal political sensitivity
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Prior experience in project management software desired

Travel Expectations

This position requires less than 10% overnight travel.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability