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We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
**About Stryker**
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
Stryker 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.
**About The Role**
As a Supply Planner you will be responsible for managing inventory levels in your portfolio and collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing risks. You'll also be the main point of contact for external suppliers, manage inbound freight costs, and handle order placement, data accuracy and warehouse issues. If you are a supply chain professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to operational excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our success.
**What you will do**
- Optimize inventory to minimize excess while hitting service KPIs through smart purchasing and strategic planning.
- Procure finished goods from global manufacturers, manage order changes, and track ETAs in the ERP system.
- Proactively address supply issues with key departments, providing ETAs and coordinating product substitutions when needed.
- Lead inbound freight management, partner with logistics to drive cost savings, expedite when necessary, and resolve warehouse challenges.
- Oversee portfolio planning, including ABC classification, safety stock, MOQ, lead time, and product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Demand Planner in the monthly IBP cycle, influencing demand plans and flagging potential revenue risks.
- Drive operational excellence by maintaining procedures, championing lean initiatives, and taking on additional projects.
**About You**
- 3-5 years of prior experience in procurement, production, or distribution planning.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Previous experience with an ERP system and familiarity with Quality Management Systems
- Competence in alpha-numeric data processing, accounts reconciliation, record retention, and receipting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling large data sets.
- APICS or relevant course certifications (desirable)
- Knowledge of Lean concepts or possession of Lean certifications (desirable)
- Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO13485 (desirable)
**Culture & Benefits**
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
- Paid Parental leave schemes
- Volunteer Day
- Engagement Day
- Onsite gym available in most offices
- Being part of one of the world's largest and most recognizable brands.
- Excellent team culture - we have fun whilst we work
- A Leader who will support & guide you throughout your career
- Access to employee benefits including health care, financial wellbeing & insurance
- Access to our career and self-development program from day one
- Work with likeminded individuals who are driven by exceeding targets and improving patient outcomes
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Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.