Network Planner

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. 

Stryker offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually. 

About The Role 

As a Network Planner you will be responsible for managing inventory levels in your portfolio and collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing risks. You'll also be the main point of contact for external suppliers, manage inbound freight costs, and handle order placement, data accuracy and warehouse issues. If you are a supply chain professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to operational excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our success. 

What you will do 

• Efficiently manage inventory portfolios to minimize excess while maintaining high service performance for Stryker South Pacific's service KPIs. This involves strategic purchasing and creating inventory plans to meet annual KPI targets. 
• Execute procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers within the ERP system, including handling changes to purchase orders (e.g., price, date, quantity) and maintaining estimated arrival dates (ETAs). 
• Proactively communicate supply issues to various departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategic Accounts), providing estimated arrival dates and collaborating on substitute products when necessary. 
• Oversee inbound freight for the portfolio, collaborating with the logistics team to reduce costs, expediting orders only when unavoidable, and addressing warehouse capacity constraints. 
• Manage planning parameters for portfolios, such as ABC classification, safety stock levels, minimum order quantity, lead time, and product launch/obsolescence. 
• Collaborate with the Demand Planner to support the monthly IBP cycle, providing input on demand plans and highlighting potential revenue risks. 
• Fulfill standard operational responsibilities, including maintaining documented procedures, driving lean initiatives and continuous improvements, adhering to company standards, and handling additional projects and tasks as needed. 

About You 

• 3-5 years of prior experience in procurement, production, or distribution planning within the medical device industry 
• Bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in Supply Chain concepts and application. 
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. 
• Previous experience with an ERP system and familiarity with Quality Management Systems 
• Competence in alpha-numeric data processing, accounts reconciliation, record retention, and receipting. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling large data sets. 
• APICS or relevant course certifications (desirable) 
• Knowledge of Lean concepts or possession of Lean certifications (desirable) 
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO13485 (desirable) 

Culture & Benefits 

• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression 
• Paid Parental leave schemes 
• Volunteer Day 
• Engagement Day 
• Onsite gym available in most offices 
• Being part of one of the world’s largest and most recognizable brands. 
• Excellent team culture – we have fun whilst we work! 
• A Leader who will support & guide you throughout your career 
• Access to employee benefits including health care, financial wellbeing & insurance 
• Access to our career and self-development program from day one 
• Work with likeminded individuals who are driven by exceeding targets and improving patient outcomes! 

Know someone at Stryker? 

Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program 

To join us, click apply now! 

Stryker is in the medical industry and the safety of our employees and communities is very important. To that end, it is a requirement that our employees be vaccinated, and it’s an inherent requirement for the successful candidate for this role to be vaccinated.