Manager, Supply Planning

Stryker Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced supply chain planning leader to develop master resource plans, balance capacity, and optimize inventory across multiple sites. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning and drive 24-month horizon availability for high-quality products.

Minimum 8+ years in manufacturing/IBP, 3+ years leading a team, and strong IBP/S&OP knowledge. Bachelor's degree required; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, IBP and/or supply planning.
• 3+ years leading a team in either manufacturing, IBP and/or supply planning.
• Bachelors Degree
• Extensive understanding of IBP / S&OP processes and best practices.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop master resource plans based on demand forecasts to ensure supply, production, and material availability across a 24-month planning horizon.
• Create capacity plans, identify supply risks and constraints, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Build and manage supply plans across complex product portfolios and multiple sites.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning capabilities and optimize supply chain processes.
• Establish inventory strategies, including safety stock levels, to balance product availability and working capital.
• Evaluate supply plans from a financial perspective to support operational and budget targets.
• Monitor execution of supply plans with production scheduling and purchasing teams, addressing risks, backorders, and supply disruptions.
• Support product launches and product phase-outs while communicating portfolio status to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with demand planning teams to align supply capabilities with business requirements through daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes.
• Maintain planning system master data to ensure accurate and effective planning.
• Track key metrics including supply plan attainment, safety stock health, capacity utilization, backorders, and lead times.
• Analyze performance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead supply planning improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Coach, train, and develop planners to build organizational capability.

Skills

Team Leadership

IBP / S&OP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

What You Will Do –

An experienced supply chain professional who can influence cross-functional teams and drive results. A proactive, solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively at all levels, and is passionate about delivering high-quality products to patients and customers.

• Develop master resource plans based on demand forecasts to ensure supply, production, and material availability across a 24-month planning horizon.
• Create capacity plans, identify supply risks and constraints, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Build and manage supply plans across complex product portfolios and multiple sites.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning capabilities and optimize supply chain processes.
• Establish inventory strategies, including safety stock levels, to balance product availability and working capital.
• Evaluate supply plans from a financial perspective to support operational and budget targets.
• Monitor execution of supply plans with production scheduling and purchasing teams, addressing risks, backorders, and supply disruptions.
• Support product launches and product phase-outs while communicating portfolio status to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with demand planning teams to align supply capabilities with business requirements through daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes.
• Maintain planning system master data to ensure accurate and effective planning.
• Track key metrics including supply plan attainment, safety stock health, capacity utilization, backorders, and lead times.
• Analyze performance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead supply planning improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Coach, train, and develop planners to build organizational capability.

Required –

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, IBP and/or supply planning,
• 3+ years leading a team in either manufacturing, IBP and/or supply planning,
• Bachelors Degree
• Extensive understanding of IBP / S&OP processes and best practices
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

Preferred –

• Knowledge of ERP master data management and exception-based planning
• Project management experience, including problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• APICS or other supply chain certification

$118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual