Associate Process Manager, Supply Chain, Process Transformation (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

What you will do-

The Associate Process Manager, Supply Chain, Process Transformation for Supply Planning leads Process Transformation deliverables supporting the Endoscopy Division primarily focused on business processes such as Supply Planning, Inventory Movement and Material Requirements planning.  This position requires a blend of technical expertise, process excellence, influence, strong relationship building skills, influence and strategic vision to drive innovation that ensures alignment with business needs to support the End-to-End business process.  In addition, it will require a close partnership with GQO, Business Unit stakeholders, and Global Process Governance (GPG).

Essential duties & responsibilities:

BU Leadership | BU Supply Planning Leaders will be the primary point of contact. Drives priorities and visibility to key BU challenges, communicates regularly with Business Leadership.Process Expertise | Demonstrates a strong understanding of end-to-end Supply Planning processes and a working knowledge of ERP system flows. Possesses deep expertise in a specific area of SAP within the global planning process and is ready to expand capabilities across full E2E system processes. Proactively recognizes inefficiencies and recommends meaningful improvements.Key Business Issues | Leads and mentors the resolution of technical and business process problems based on experience and application of problem-solving methodologies.  Independent decision making for process areas, and division wide level issues.Stakeholder Management | Manages relationships with local stakeholders. Facilitates regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Develops relationships with local stakeholders
• Responsible for effective meeting management and group facilitation activities for projects in scope
• Regular communication and updates to functional team members

Workstream Leadership | Leads cross-functional teams and mentors others. Influences decisions and drives change within the division and across core process areas.Strategic Planning | Contributes to medium-term planning by identifying process gaps and risks. Responsibilities include owning and managing process health evaluations across Supply Planning and Inventory Movements workstreams. Supports the development of future roadmap to optimize systems and processes for efficiency, scalability, and business growth.Project Lead | Leads and supports key projects to drive process improvements for the Endo business.

• Initiates and leads cross functional discussions to define project scope, requirements, and enhancement opportunities, ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Oversees projects from initiation through delivery, driving timelines, risk mitigation, and closure while maintaining accurate project trackers, documentation, and communication templates
• Serves as a primary interface for internal customers and cross functional partners, providing clear, timely status updates and escalating issues as needed
• Plans and coordinates project activities and inter departmental meetings, ensuring alignment of solutions across Endo teams and global power users

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field - required
• Master’s degree - preferred
• 6+ years of experience Supply chain and or process focused roles - required
• 1+ years experience in SAP - preferred
• Proven ability to drive the execution of solutions and implement complex processes and systems
• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate change management activities
• Demonstrated versatility and a willingness to lead key stakeholders through ambiguity
• Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop direct and indirect team members

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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