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To lead the Stryker Skawina Supply Chain Organization. Coordinating inbound / outbound activities, custom clearance, inventory management, warehousing and internal material transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products to customers – Stryker Distribution Centers.
They will be responsible for achieving and delivering logistical goals per relevant KPI with key focus on inventory control and fulfilling the purchasing orders – shipments on time and in full.
They will develop and nurture a team through excellent communication, they will inspire the logistics team by leading by example and motivating them.

Logistics Planning and Coordination:

• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies to optimize the movement of goods from suppliers to customers.
• Coordination and quick responsiveness to frequently changing demand reflected in IBP data (Integrated Business Planning).
• Coordinate logistics activities, inbound/outbound, custom clearance, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Meet customer demand by ensuring product availability through effective utilization of available plant capacity
• Communicate effectively throughout the internal and external supply chain functions.
• Promote use of Inventory Control System and Production Scheduling System.
• Generate and review planning / purchasing and inventory metrics.

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize the end-to-end supply chain, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements.
• Collaboration with Central Procurement  in suppliers related activities like favorable terms negotiations, lead times optimization, and ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Inform site management of supply chain related issues requiring attention or improvement.
• Plans, initiates, and manages improvement projects to the supply chain area as needed to meet changing demands or requirements.
• Maximise cost competitiveness of Skawina site through attainment of annual budgets and continual focus on Cost Improvement opportunities.
• Communicate effectiveness of organization to meet current and future market demand through management of product availability.
• Compliance to financial plan/update with a focus on cost improvements.
• Compliance to all supply chain related quality requirements.

Inventory Management:

• Implement effective inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Utilize technology and systems to track inventory levels, forecast demand, and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Manage WIP and Finished Goods inventories.
• Effective storage and segregation of materials in line with quality policy.

Transportation Management:

• Oversee transportation logistics, including carrier selection, routing, and scheduling.
• Monitor carrier performance, negotiate freight rates, and implement cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Custom clearance activities and duties.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment to achieve departmental goals.
• Develops resource and budget requirements associated with supply chain related activities.
• Complete Goal Setting, performance reviews/appraisals and development plans for direct reports and overview same for indirect reports.

Must Have

• Experience managing teams in manufacturing plants
• Excellent communication skills in Polish and English
• A university Degree
• MedTech experience good to have

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.