Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Markets coverage: Singapore, Malaysia
This position is responsible for taking the full ownership on supply planning of Stryker products from the internal/external vendors allocated to him/her. This position requires the E2E of supply planning with a full range & spectrum. S/he will work closely with the various suppliers/vendors, commercial teams, and RAQA to ensure effectiveness of the supply process in meeting overall supply outcome of requested franchises and/or assigned territories/countries reporting.
S/he will be expected to be capable of autonomously finding the opportunities on improvements, driving analysis of data, perform weekly replenishment/approval including safety stock management if applicable, identify impact of constraints, and adjust accordingly to meet customers‘ expectation. This position is a key driver in ensuring adequate inventory is available to deploy in fulfillment of customer demand, while minimizing unnecessary cash outflow like E&O or any potential cash outflow risks related to supply planning.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Propose purchasing decisions by balancing business strategy and inventory and E&O management vis-à-vis key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Where required, analyze and maintain appropriate safety stock levels to adequately support business requirements.
- Execute purchasing and manage Stryker products to achieve the goals of targets and objectives.
- Monitor PO and shipment status with suppliers and record the proper information into JDE system or other platforms, including move-it transactions.
- Actively interact with global teams, regional teams, demand planning, suppliers, warehousing & transportation to resolve supply-related issues.
- Liaise with logistics team to deliver the products in a timely manner until identification of AWB#.
- Correspond with suppliers for open & backorder management and supply issues such as PLCM, demand forecast and ERP system.
- Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure inventory is managed according to constraints and targets that are aligned with the business strategy.
- Participate in the monthly RRM and DSE meetings that supports assigned products or franchises.
- Support the (pre-)EDR process through relevant metric reporting and summary of risks, opportunities, & key supply decisions required.
- Autonomously drive the improvements on supply planning areas aligned with East Asia planning team’s strategy and KPIs.
- Actively participate in PLCM and other supply related global projects to ensure supply plans are developed, communicated, and executed in support of the project timelines.
- Measure, analyzes, and report key process metrics, while monitoring adherence to KPIs that are assigned to this position.
- Responsible for regular and ad-hoc information flow for customers, commercial partners, global allocations, and logistics.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or quantitative fields.
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in supply planning, procurement & inventory management.
- Strong proficiency in Excel & Power BI design skills (SQL, VBA is plus), PowerPoint Presentation skills.
- Financial knowledge related to SCM.
- Experience with JDE, SAP and BI will be preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to interact independently with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functional teams on resolving problems and/or projects.
- Meticulous, detailed oriented and sense of urgency for problem-solving.
- Good command of English written and spoken, as well as local languages a plus.
- Self-starter with ability to mostly work independently and with initiative to seek guidance when needed.
- Able to be agile and adjust plans as required.
- Passionate about driving performance and solutions.
- Good time management with ability to prioritize and manage timelines.
Travel Percentage: 10%