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.

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　　Position summary:

　　This position will be responsible leading the Spine division's commercial operations, including but not limited to leadership of commercial operations and field operations. This role will partner closely with Sales, Finance and GQO leadership to ensure efficient movement of inventory across the entity, identifying areas for improved efficiency and reduced cost while increasing customer and sales rep experience. Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations, including inventory management, warehousing and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products. Controls the commercial impact of the complete range of activities from receiving, locating and dispatching, sourcing, purchasing and optimizing inventory levels. Administers an effective system that meets the organization's inventory control needs through efficient transportation of component parts and/or finished goods.

　　Essential duties & responsibilities:

　　Develop and execute a broad business and/operational strategy across the global spine businessEvaluate current state, identifying deficiencies in controls, processes and procedures. Identify potential solutions and drive implementation.Provide clear leadership and strategic direction for the commercial operations functionIn conjunction with key leaders, identify best practices; define key performance indicators and operational metrics; implements global standards for consistency across the organization while ensuring these indicators are tightly aligned with business objectivesCollaborate and partner effectively with multiple key stakeholders, including but not limited to sales leadership, finance and GQO, to ensure alignment to strategy and approach, and agreement to deliverables and timelines.Manages and leads a team of managers, who in turn manage teams.Drive efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability in the overall area of responsibility, implementing necessary projects and technology to drive to this goal.In partnership with GQO leader, evaluate supply chain end to end to improve efficiencies and reduce cost. Generate data to guide decision as to number/location of hubs, and determine best way to move inventory in field, including best technology to use.Oversee inventory audits. Provide overview of current inventory and provide data-based recommendations on how best to address issues now and in future.Create and implement strategy to address excess and obsolete inventoryEnsure cycle counts are complete. Use data received to provide business with overview of risk and what processes must be implemented to mitigate risk moving forward.Responsible for end-to-end inventory visibility, drive accountability to ensure all inventory movement is systematically captured; lead the hub operations on a day-to-day basis.Will manage a team of 80+ including Director/Sr. Managers.

　　Education & special trainings:

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent

　　Qualifications & experience:

　　10 - 15 years' experience in a business management, finance or operational background.Experience with Orthopedic Implants highly preferredExperience with Field Sales Operations highly preferredLogistics Operations experience supporting commercial divisions preferred.Prefer demonstrated background in healthcare products or medical devicesPrefer experience with solving complex inventory challengesDemonstrated leadership skillsDemonstrated interpersonal and relationship management skillsAbility to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional and team-oriented environmentDemonstrated oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-on interaction)Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to deliver results with multiple and complex projects

　　About Stryker

　　Our benefits:

　　12 paid holidays annually Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

　　For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits

　　About Stryker

　　Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.

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　　Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.