What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Planner position at Stryker?
Why supply chain at Stryker?
As a member of our Supply Chain team, you will make a daily impact on the lives of others. Apply today and you will get a chance to work with high-functioning, driven people who all have the same mission of making healthcare better.
We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.
Who we want-
- Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate
- Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities
- Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions
What you will do-
You will perform tactical planning functions with responsibility for the planning, scheduling and monitoring inbound movement of materials from suppliers. You will determine material requirements and coordinate the efficient movement of materials management and supply of externally sourced production materials (raw material, finished goods, MRO, launch and prototype materials) for the Supplier Operations team.
Additional responsibilities:
- Handle all tactical planning responsibilities associated with internal/external supply chain partners to maintain a high level of customer service
- Manage material procurement, supplier capacity planning, inventory management, demand analysis, and vendor managed inventory processes
- Analyze potential impact of forecast and production schedule changes on component procurement and production volume
- Work directly with suppliers to gain an understanding of their internal planning system and how their processes affect/interact with Stryker’s material and capacity requirements
- Work closely with Demand Planner to allow generation of a valid production plan
- Assist other team members as needed to ensure customer needs are met
- Review data for accuracy and analyze the information in support of supplier agreements
- Participate and provide input to supplier score card reviews to achieve agreed upon OTD (on time delivery) and cost saving targets
What you need-
- Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of equivalent experience -required
- 2 years of planning experience -required
- Demonstrated understanding of the extended process of material procurement, supplier capacity planning, inventory analysis, and advanced planning techniques -preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) structure, process, and outputs -preferred
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.
More information is available at stryker.com
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000