Associate Manager, Supply Chain Business Process Excellence

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Portage, Michigan is seeking a senior logistics transformation professional to lead and support transformation initiatives across distribution centers, network changes, system implementations, and 3PL transitions. You will partner with IT, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Legal and other stakeholders to define requirements and design future-state processes.

The role involves analyzing logistics data, driving project execution including testing, UAT, training, change management,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience (4+ years in Supply Chain management, Logistics, Operations or related fields).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent.
• Data analytical skills
• Fluency English

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics transformation initiatives including distribution center start-ups, network changes, system implementations, and 3PL transitions.
• Partner with IT, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Legal, and other stakeholders to define requirements, design future-state processes, and execute transformation projects.
• Analyze logistics and supply chain data to support project decisions across distribution, transportation, inventory, order management, quality, and reporting functions.
• Drive project execution activities including planning, testing, UAT, training, change management, cutover readiness, and go-live support.
• Track project milestones, risks, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while providing updates to project teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with business and IT partners to develop business requirements, testing strategies, and system solutions that support operational objectives.
• Provide post-implementation support by identifying, prioritizing, and resolving issues to ensure successful adoption and operational stability.

Skills

Data analytics

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP

PowerBI

Job description

What you will do –

• Lead and support logistics transformation initiatives including distribution center start-ups, network changes, system implementations, and 3PL transitions.


• Partner with IT, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Legal, and other stakeholders to define requirements, design future-state processes, and successfully execute transformation projects.


• Analyze logistics and supply chain data to support project decisions across distribution, transportation, inventory, order management, quality, and reporting functions.


• Drive project execution activities including planning, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, change management, cutover readiness, and go-live support.


• Track project milestones, risks, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while providing updates to project teams and leadership.


• Support process mapping and continuous improvement efforts by documenting current-state processes, designing future-state solutions, and applying lessons learned across programs.


• Collaborate with business and IT partners to develop business requirements, testing strategies, and system solutions that support operational objectives.


• Provide post-implementation support by identifying, prioritizing, and resolving issues to ensure successful adoption and operational stability.


• Partner with internal teams and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure alignment, effective communication, and successful project outcomes.


• Support the development and execution of Stryker's logistics transformation roadmap and continuous improvement strategy.


• Monitor and report on key project and operational metrics including schedule adherence, budget performance, and launch readiness.

Required –

• 6+ years of experience(4+ years in Supply Chain management, Logistics, Operations or related fields)


• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent


• Data analytical skills


• Fluency English

Preferred –

• ERP


• PowerBI experience (designing and interpreting reports)

Posted Date: 09/15/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual


• US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual


• US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual


• US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual


• US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual


• US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual

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