Indirect Materials Planner

Stryker Corporation; Poland; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a driven Inventory Planning Specialist to optimize indirect materials and ensure material availability for production. You will manage SAP purchase requisitions, monitor shipments, and resolve supply issues across a cross-functional team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years in supply chain or planning, with fluency in Polish and English and strong Excel/ERP capabilities. Travel up to 10% may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, or related area.
• Strong communication skills in Polish and English.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and MS Excel/Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control indirect materials and consumables for assigned product portfolios to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions in SAP to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor deliveries and in-transit shipments, resolving supply issues to prevent shortages affecting production.
• Confirm invoices against purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to support on-time receipt of materials.
• Analyze inventory performance and set optimal reorder points, min/max stock, and replenishment parameters within ERP.
• Maintain master data accuracy and support ERP enhancements to improve planning efficiency.
• Generate MRP-based supply plans and collaborate with buyers and schedulers to finalize execution.
• Prepare inventory projections, manage excess/obsolete inventory, track KPIs, and identify process-improvement opportunities.

Skills

Polish language

English language

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Flexibility

Hybrid Join a team that plays a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly by ensuring the right indirect materials are available at the right time. In this role, you will drive inventory optimization, support business continuity, and contribute to process improvements that enable operational excellence across the site. If you enjoy combining data-driven planning with cross-functional collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You Will Do

• Plan and control indirect materials and consumable parts for assigned product portfolios to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions in SAP to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor material deliveries and in-transit shipments, resolving supply issues to prevent shortages impacting production or maintenance activities.
• Confirm invoices against purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to support on-time receipt of materials.
• Analyze inventory performance and implement optimal reorder points, minimum and maximum stock levels, and replenishment parameters within the ERP system.
• Maintain master data accuracy and support ERP system enhancements that improve planning efficiency and supply chain performance.
• Generate material requirements planning (MRP)-based supply plans and collaborate with buyers and operational schedulers to finalize execution plans.
• Prepare inventory projections, manage excess and obsolete inventory, track key performance indicators, and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Materials Planning, Procurement, or a related function.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in Polish.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated manufacturing industry, including knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• German language skills at A2 level or higher.

Salary & Compensation

Poland Pay Ranges: Poland, Skawina: zł112.500 - zł187.400 PLN Annual

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

Travel Expectations

Travel Percentage: 10%

These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Company Overview

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces!

Work Flexibility Options

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.