Material Planner

What You Will Do As the Material Resource Planner (Hybrid), you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining raw material inventory levels to budget in support of the Supply Plan for manufacturing in Kalamazoo. You will collaborate with up and downstream process partners who impact inventory to ensure inventory levels are optimized, using approved PFEP and other tools to support the needs of the business. You will have the opportunity to blend data from multiple sources and translate that information into a compelling story to drive business impact. You will be expected to be aware of and monitor key business performance indicators and ensure proactive risk avoidance and forward‑looking projection to support the financial budget. Monitor, refresh & facilitate conversations regarding raw material inventory positions & safety stock targets using PFEP to ensure optimal target positions are set & achieved to support business needs Analyze historical and forward‑looking data and leverage these insights to drive optimization across multiple planning methodologies Serve as a partner to Kalamazoo site leadership in identifying actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making and continuous improvement for site success Lead defined elements of raw material inventory planning, including but not limited to process improvement, weekly/monthly reporting, documentation, and product life‑cycle management Represent the raw materials inventory planning team, demonstrating thought leadership, creativity in solving problems and the ability to appropriately communicate and elevate issues as needed Support execution of the product life‑cycle management process for all new product launches and product exits as it relates to the raw material inventory planning function Identify continuous improvement in the development, modification and adjustment of procedures & processes / technologies within raw materials Collaboration with Commercial partners to understand the relationship between Finished Good safety stock targets and Raw Material safety stock targets Ensure master data accuracy in MRP systems with key partners Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field required 2 years of business experience in the medical device or related industry Preferred Qualifications APICS accredited or professional supply chain accreditation Demonstrated quantitative and analytical abilities Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, portfolio management, supplier relationships, raw material strategies, and Integrated Business Planning processes Experience working in a global organization Statistical background Working knowledge of inventory planning applications and how to apply them to a business Demonstrated analytical, organizational & communication skills Strong written and oral communications skills Demonstrated ability to deliver well researched and accurate information in a fast‑paced environment United States of America Pay Ranges USN: $66,500 - $101,800 USD Annual 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. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. #J-18808-Ljbffr