Associate Manager, Inventory Management - Hamilton, Canada - Stryker Corporation

Stryker Corporation

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we want-
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Data translators. Highly effective communicators who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations.
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Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
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Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
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Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.

What you will do-

Lead regular oneonone meetings and conduct weekly team meetings to provide direction, ensure day to day alignment, address issues, and acknowledge exceptional performance through timely recognition
Establish an overall Stryker Canada inventory stocking strategy that will maximize the customer experience and minimize waste. Determine optimal inventory levels/reorder points and minimum/economic order quantity by product to maximize service levels while minimizing investments in inventory
Work with Finance to forecast key financial metrics related to inhouse/onhand inventory (DII, E&O reserves) based on Demand & Net Requirement plans, current inventory position and shrinkage trends. Collaborate to ensure timing of stock inventory increases/decreases are favorable to Stryker Canada P&L projections
Oversee the Advanced Stocking Request approval process and quarterly/adhoc safety stock update processes
Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to formulate a comprehensive Net Requirement Plan for Global IBP Teams, ensuring a seamless understanding of kit and other inventory needs for maintaining optimal incoming supply levels
Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Asset Management to ensure optimal use of current onhand inventory to support field consignment, demo and service team requests
Collaborate with Operations team leaders and SMEs to drive innovation and reduce waste in the supply chain
Prepare various reports on a monthly or as needed basis for the Commercial, Finance or Operations team

What you need-

Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain Management or Finance is a strong asset) required
Professional Financial (CPA/CMA), APICS designation or MBA "preferred"
6 years working experience in an operations or commercial environment required
People or process leadership experience "preferred"
Lean Six Sigma Certification "preferred"
Demonstrated ability to successfully drive process improvements that maximize efficiency/reduce cost/maximize customer experience
Exceptional critical thinking and analytic skills: Ability to analyze, resolve and communicate complex issues through effective independent

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