Stryker Corporation

Material Resource Planner (Hybrid)

Stryker Corporation$66K — $101K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field required
  • 2 years of business experience in the medical device industry or related field
  • APICS accreditation or professional supply chain accreditation preferred
  • Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
  • Knowledge of supply chain, inventory planning applications, and Integrated Business Planning processes

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage raw material inventory levels using PFEP
  • Analyze historical and forward-looking data to optimize planning methodologies
  • Collaborate with Kalamazoo site leadership for strategic insights
  • Lead raw material inventory planning processes and documentation
  • Represent the planning team in critical problem-solving discussions
  • Support product life-cycle management for new and exiting products
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement in raw material processes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with strategic decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

As the Material Resource Planner (Hybrid), you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining raw material inventory levels to budget in support of the Supply Plan for manufacturing in Kalamazoo. You will collaborate with up and downstream process partners who impact inventory to ensure inventory levels are optimized, using approved PFEP and other tools to support the needs of the business. You will have the opportunity to blend data from multiple sources and translate that information into a compelling story to drive business impact. You will be expected to be aware of and monitor key business performance indicators and ensure proactive risk avoidance and forward-looking projection to support the financial budget.
  • Monitor, refresh & facilitate conversations regarding raw material inventory positions & safety stock targets using PFEP to ensure optimal target positions are set & achieved to support business needs
  • Analyze historical and forward-looking data and leverage these insights to drive optimization across multiple planning methodologies
  • Serve as a partner to Kalamazoo site leadership in identifying actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making and continuous improvement for site success
  • Lead defined elements of raw material inventory planning, including but not limited to process improvement, weekly/monthly reporting, documentation, and product life-cycle management
  • Represent the raw materials inventory planning team, demonstrating thought leadership, creativity in solving problems and the ability to appropriately communicate and escalate issues as needed
  • Support execution of the product life-cycle management process for all new product launches and product exits as it relates to the raw material inventory planning function.
  • Identify continuous improvement in the development, modification and adjustment of procedures & processes / technologies within raw materials
  • Collaboration with Commercial partners to understand the relationship between Finished Good safety stock targets and Raw Material safety stock targets
  • Ensure master data accuracy in MRP systems with key partners


What you need

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field required
  • 2 years of business experience in the medical device or related industry


Preferred Qualifications
  • APICS accredited or professional supply chain accreditation
  • Demonstrated quantitative and analytical abilities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, portfolio management, supplier relationships, raw material strategies, and Integrated Business Planning processes
  • Experience working in a global organization
  • Statistical background
  • Working knowledge of inventory planning applications and how to apply them to a business
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational & communication skills
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver well researched and accurate information in a fast-paced environment


United States of America Pay Ranges:

USN: $66,500 - $101,800 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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