Nathaniel Kintzel
Warsaw,IN
Summary
Operations and Supply Chain Professional with 15 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. Proven track record in streamlining processes and leading teams to implement data-driven strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Focused on driving innovation and achieving organizational success through strategic leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Analyst
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Provided subject matter expertise during meetings with senior leadership team members in order to discuss potential opportunities or challenges.
- Analyzed operational data to identify process improvements and streamline workflows (Redundancy and accuracy of BOM's across multiple plants, Routing Accuracy and completeness, Scrap, Cost/Absorption, Leadtime, OTIF, First Pass Yield, Move/Queue, Etc.)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed reports to monitor performance KPI's and track operational trends (Power-BI) and presented on site KPI performance on a monthly cadence to alongside Senior Leadership. This included providing guidance on which KPI's to track given the state of the business.
- Reviewed Change Management Requests to ensure alignment across business functions.
- Led initiatives to right-size inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing costs.
Ops Planning Manager
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Achieved $8M reduction in Raw Material and Work In Process through vendor receipt leveling and internal material utilization.
- Reduced back orders from 6,000 to under 1,000 units within six months.
- Managed transition of Materials Buyers to Supply Chain organization, integrating on-site and remote teams.
- Led data governance activities for critical system inputs, ensuring accuracy of lead time and planning variables.
- Partnered in End-to-End SAP IBP deployment, facilitating successful data migration with business and IT partners.
Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Enhanced process efficiency by serving as Subject Matter Expert for supply planning and MRP activities.
- Provided cross-functional support for manufacturing and business processes through data mining and analysis.
- Created annual site budget and five-year volume projections to ensure financial stability.
- Led site KPI meetings, tracking metrics to align business functions effectively.
- Managed supplier relationships, securing timely delivery of materials.
Distribution Analyst
Biomet Biologics
Warsaw, IN
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Analyzed distribution data to identify trends and optimize inventory levels.
- Optimized storage layout and flow planning to enhance capacity and efficiency at Distribution Center.
- Performed slotting analysis and regression testing to support programming changes in Distribution Center.
- Collaborated with supply chain teams to streamline distribution processes.
- Coordinated shipments and ensured timely delivery of medical products.
Distribution Supervisor
Biomet Biologics
Warsaw, IN
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Supervised daily distribution operations to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Managed team of 40+ members, including two team leaders, to optimize shipping and returns operations.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and accuracy.
- Led Amnesty Return Program, returning over 23,000 pieces of stagnant inventory to improve inventory turnover.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
MBA - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Supply chain management
- Demand planning
- Supply planning
- Capacity planning
- End-to-end planning
- Integrated business planning
- Operations management
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Project management
- People management
- Business strategy
- Financial modeling
- Budgeting
- ERP/MRP systems
- SAP IBP and ECC/S/4HANA
- JD Edwards (JDE)
- Infor XA and AS400
- Data analytics
- SQL and Power BI
- Advanced Excel techniques
- Macros and pivot tables
- User acceptance testing (UAT)
Timeline
Senior Operations Analyst
Zimmer Biomet
01.2025 - Current
Ops Planning Manager
Zimmer Biomet
01.2021 - 01.2025
Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
Zimmer Biomet
04.2015 - 01.2021
Distribution Analyst
Biomet Biologics
06.2014 - 03.2015
Distribution Supervisor
Biomet Biologics
03.2012 - 06.2014
MBA - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ball State University