Associate Manager Asset (Supply Planning)

Stryker; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a skilled professional in Warsaw, Poland, to lead asset and inventory optimization initiatives. You will partner with teams across the organization to enhance capital efficiency and improve customer outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 6 years in asset management or related fields, along with fluency in Polish and English.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and effective data analysis capabilities are crucial for driving performance. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant certifications and experience in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in asset management, inventory management, or supply chain and planning roles.
• People management experience.
• Fluency in Polish and in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset and inventory optimization across Poland.
• Analyse asset utilization, inventory levels, and return on investment.
• Manage the full asset lifecycle.

Skills

Asset management

Data analysis

Fluent in Polish and English

Inventory management

People management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JD Edwards (JDE) ERP

Job description

Summary:

This role plays a critical part in shaping how assets and inventory are deployed across Poland, directly influencing capital efficiency, financial performance, and customer outcomes. As a key partner to local and regional leaders, you will turn data into insight and strategy into action.

What You Will Do

• Drive asset and inventory optimization across Poland by partnering with Business Unit, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to improve capital efficiency and availability in the field.
• Analyse asset utilization, inventory levels, and return on investment, and deliver clear, data‑based recommendations on consignment levels, asset deployment, and capital investments.
• Own local governance and review processes, ensuring full compliance with financial controls, regulatory standards, and internal audit requirements.
• Manage the full asset lifecycle, including write‑offs, disposals, expiry management, product phase‑in and phase‑out activities, and lifecycle planning.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to assets and inventory, providing regular insights to local leadership to support decision‑making.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and Tender teams to align asset strategies with commercial priorities.
• Contribute to regional asset and inventory management initiatives by sharing local insights and implementing regional standards and best practices.

What You Will Need

Required

• Minimum 6 years of experience in asset management, inventory management, or supply chain and planning roles.
• People management experience.
• Fluency in Polish and in English.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Lean or continuous improvement certification.
• Experience working in a matrixed, international organization.
• Previous experience within the healthcare industry.
• Experience working with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system.

Salary information will be provided during the recruitment process.