Material Resource Planner (Hybrid)

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% 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. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.