Senior Supply Planner

Senior Supply Planner
As Senior Supply Planner, you will be based in the Montbonnot site. In this role, you plan, schedule and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers. You determine material requirements and coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering, as well as develop specifications for new contract orders.

The Senior Supply Planner will usually work onsite and eventually have some flexibility for hybrid working (4 days onsite required).

What you will do:

• Creation of a Master Resource Plan based on the latest demand signal to cover what needs to be produced or purchased as a finished product and to ensure that within the process there are sufficient raw materials and components to support the required supply plan up to 24 months’ time horizon.

• Creation of capacity plans based on the latest demand signal, to identify where there are any potential bottlenecks or risks to supply and to develop and recommend appropriate proposals to mitigate and to ensure that the plant or 3rd party can meet the future demand. Also identify where there is significant underutilization which could impact on the costs of supply.

• Capable of developing a supply plan across a complex portfolio and multiple sites if required as franchise maturity develops.

• Capable of being able to work on capability building as part of cross functional teams and add expertise in creating optimal solutions.

• Setting the correct levels of inventory within the Supply plan by understanding the demand volatility and supply chain lead times. Specifically, the creation of a safety stock strategy and plan that enables continuity of product availability at the optimal level of cash investment.

• Ensure that the Supply plan is financially evaluated with regard to balancing the requirement of consistent product availability versus the cost of supply and the investment needed in conjunction with financial partners to ensure meeting the operational budgets and targets.

• Tracking of the execution of the supply plan with production scheduling and buying so ensuring that the plan is fully operationalized and tracked for performance deviation this to include mitigation on back orders and pro-active communication of future supply risks.

• Ensuring within the Supply Plan that products are being phased in and planned correctly as well as ensuring communication and timing of exiting products within the plant or 3rd party. Communicating with the business in regard to the status of the product portfolio from a supply planning perspective.

• Effective communication and confirmation back from supply planning to the demand plan in confirming capability to meet the requirements via the daily and weekly execution process but also via a robust monthly executive supply process.

• All Supply Planning system core master-data is maintained to enable focus on real supply issues rather than due to poorly maintained settings within the core planning systems.

• KPIS for the role will be Supply Plan Attainment, Safety stock health, Capacity Utilization, Back order and Lead time.

• Root causing of performance issues and ability to act on own capability to mitigate and correct.

What you need:

• Relation building – build successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments.

• Conflict resolution – you have high emotional intelligence and stay calm under pressure.

• Results Driven – drive results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines; step up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate​.

• You can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team.​

• Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates, and decisions to key stakeholders​.

• Growth mindset – ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment. 

Required:

• Minimum master’s degree in science or engineering discipline, clinical or related fields​.

• 5 years of work experience in Supply planning.

• Proficiency in Excel.

• Fluency in English and French.

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of ERP system such as SAP.

• Good experience in Master Data Management.

• APICS certification or equivalent.

What we offer:

• Flat hierarchies and responsibility. Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.

• We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.

• Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

• Competitive salary and Benefits. With us, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with your job.

• Recognition of your performance. At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.

• Stryker Women's Network (SWN). The SWN is committed to an open and modern corporate culture that fosters the development of talented and dedicated women. SWN is open to all employees and strongly advocates an inclusive work environment.

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