Associate Manager, Supply Planning

3 months ago


Cork, Ireland Stryker Full time

Associate Manager, Supply Planning

Macroom, Cork - Permanent contract

Job Summary

The roles purpose is to be accountable for the overall supply plan quality signal within the specific plant or 3rd party suppliers. The role is also responsible for measuring the performance of the execution of the supply plan in meeting the demand requirements. The role will interface with Production site lead, Production Line leads, Engineering leads, Financial site lead, Customer service lead and IBP leads to ensure that the site is providing a high quality integrated supply plan for the scope defined within the franchise. First line management role with accountability for Supply Planners and Supply Analyst roles within a unit in the site.

Who we want

Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

What you will do

Ensuring that the segment and portfolio of products supply plan has been financially evaluated and balanced from a supply perspective.To input into the overall Franchise Executive Supply review by communicating the capability of the plant/3PL to meet the latest demand signal and the implications, if any, of doing so.To drive continuous improvement on the core processes within supply planning based on defined standards by business model for the franchise and process excellence.To ensure that the manufacturing leadership is being provided with the right insight in regard to planning future capital investment with regard to capacity planning and also opportunities for cost and cash improvement within limited scope.To ensure that production and procurement call offs are in line with what was requested in the Supply plan and any deviation is measured and monitored to drive a balanced scorecard approach on KPIsTo be the knowledge centre in supporting pro-active communication of supply risks and mitigation of back order issues within span of control to include both production in house and 3rd party purchasing.Ensure that KPIs are tracked, communicated and corrective actions taken when deviating and reported back to leadership in time.Management of people resource within the specific plant to ensure that they are developed, coached and capable of performing the role designated including performance management.Support cross-franchise best practice programs by actively participating, sharing and adapting best practice learnings back into the specific franchise as part of simplifying how we operate within GQO and StrykerKPIs for the role – Supply Plan Attainment, Safety Stock Heath, Capacity Utilization, Back order and Lead time levels and plant operational cost targets

What you need

Degree level in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain managementLanguages at least English but preferably a second language depending on global locationMinimum of 4-5 years in Production Planning /Engineering /Purchasing rolesAbility to influence at plant and production cells levelDemonstrated through previous roles a readiness for first line management role based on performance and maturityProduction line or engineering practical experienceDemonstrate knowledge of S&OP and IBP processes and the role of supply planning within the overall process

Who are Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at .



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