Associate Materials Manager

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Why join Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Why supply chain at Stryker?

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you will make a daily impact on the lives of others. Apply today and you will get a chance to work with high-functioning, driven people who all have the same mission of making healthcare better.

Who we want-

• Manager who drives performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members
• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.

What you will do:

As the Associate Materials Manager you will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies for Stryker Redmond inventory. You will manage a Procurement team and Data Analyst. This role will maintain ownership for Inventory quality system level documentation.

Additional responsibilities:

• Set direction for plant level inventory targets and strategy. Develop timelines for inventory growth and reduction strategies for use in senior leadership decisions.
• Manage direct reports including an inventory analyst. Provide coaching and conduct performance appraisals for team
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs with cross functional teams to ensure business objectives are met.
• Own and maintain Quality System level documentation around inventory processes and controls.
• Act as subject matter expert and main contact for all inventory focused subjects including but not limited to audits, quality system owner, liaison with local and offsite inventory partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field
• 6 years professional experience
• Preferred background in Materials management, Inventory management, Procurement/purchasing management, or Supply planning
• 1+ years of relevant inventory management and supervisory experience.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Inventory Control processes, procedures, and systems in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, fosters team development, good organizational skills, and be detail oriented.
• Works well under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision. Initiates resolution to problems.
• Professional and effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, write and implement policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• May require work in both Office and Warehouse environment
• May require movement of objects (up to 50 lbs)
• May be required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment)

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com