Associate Manager, Distribution Jobs

Why supply chain at Stryker?

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you will make a daily impact on the lives of others. Apply today and you will get a chance to work with high-functioning, driven people who all have the same mission of making healthcare better.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

What you will do -

As Associate Manager, Distribution you will provide daily functional leadership and direction to the distribution team to ensure achievement of business goals and objectives through consistent coordination of quality on-time deliveries that are cost effective and provide a positive customer experience.

Additional responsibilities:

• Support new business opportunities.
• Be responsible for the performance of the Distribution Unit.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets for unit.
• Manage one or more Distribution Area Supervisors.
• Be responsible for compliance to the Stryker Quality System and Stryker Financial rules regarding inventory and revenue recognition management.
• Be responsible for the selection, supervision, development, engagement and objective achievement for the distribution team consisting of clerical/technical and production staff.
• Be responsible for setting and achieving inventory management, quality, cost and delivery service objectives.
• Identify and execute strategic initiatives to ensure ability to meet future growth.
• Update and maintain compliance to quality system procedures regarding Distribution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures (Stryker Quality System, FDA, FAA, OSHA, etc.)
• Work cross functionally with the customer service, sales, finance, quality, human resources, IT and operations team to achieve Stryker mission, vision and objectives.

Who we want -

• Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
• Insightful advisors. Managers who lead strategy development and provide guidance to teams.
• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

What you need -

• Medical device/regulated industry experience - preferred
• 6+ years of operational management experience required
• Proven track record of process improvement using Lean principles required
• Bachelor Degrees - highly preferred in lieu of degree we will consider equivalent experience
• Experience working with MS Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint or similar required
• 3+ years of experience managing teams required

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com