Material Resource Planner (Hybrid)

Stryker•Kalamazoo, MI

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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