Senior Manager, Supply Planning Business Process Expert (Remote)

Work Flexibility: Remote

As the Senior Manager, Supply Planning Business Process Expert you will drive standardization and consistent best practice methodologies for all activities and processes involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company's goods. The responsibilities include the standardization of processes, tools, data / technology, etc. Responsibility of setting KPI targets, tracking and monitoring process across the network. Drive root cause analysis for supply chain issues in collaboration with the franchises and regions planning teams. This is a remote role that can be performed anywhere in the United States.

What you will do:

• Responsible for the design/build and deployment of the key processes within, initially, supply and inventory planning scope across all Stryker Franchises and divisions
• Responsible for establishing and deploying key performance metrics (KPI) for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
• Responsible for supporting the divisions in analyzing current inventories and procedures; suggesting improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Create and support the deployment of capability roadmaps that drive the maturity of the planning function but also the performance KPIs
• Support the Global ERP implementation into the supply and sourcing function by manufacturing site to ensure full adoption of the new way of working
• Collaborate with the divisions planning teams to maximize the planning systems and tools utilization across the network
• Develop and maintain a process framework to record and build a process repository based on the design of best practice
• Train, coach and support the supply and inventory planners across the regions and divisions regarding new tools and capabilities

What you will need:

• Degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain management
• 10+ years of post-graduate work experience
• APICS accredited or professional supply chain accreditation preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence divisions and regional planning teams, including demand, supply, and inventory planners
• Skilled in managing change within the planning organization, especially with the implementation of new processes and systems
• Demonstrated readiness for a first-line management role, as evidenced by performance and maturity in previous positions
• In-depth knowledge of S&OP and IBP processes and understanding of the role of supply planning within the broader supply chain
• Experience with SAP IBP is highly preferred
  
  $112,800 - $239,900 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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