Senior Supply Chain Business Analyst

Location

Germany | United Kingdom

Job description

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.  You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team:  

What we are looking for

Analytical innovators. Your are adept at interpreting complex data to identify opportunities, streamline decision-making, and boost operational efficiency through strategic insights.

Strategic thinkers. You enjoy understanding data or trends for planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvements across the business. You are team player who effectively connects, collaborates, and fosters an inclusive environment.

What you will do

As the future Senior Supply Chain Business Analyst in our Process Excellence team, you will be responsible for efforts to refine our supply chain workflows. Your role involves driving process optimizations, utilizing data analytics for strategic decision-making, and implementing improvement projects. You'll manage data analysis, business case development, and performance metrics to enhance operational effectiveness.

Setting Direction:

• Partner in the development, modification and improvement of the overall Stryker distribution network, the Europe physical footprint, procedures, policies, processes, and the development of new services to increase external and internal customer satisfaction and lower overall costs.
• Take responsibility for the enhancement of our supply chain processes, focusing on the optimization of our distribution network and the European logistics footprint. Your role includes innovating procedures, policies, and services to boost customer satisfaction and reduce costs.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data analytics and Lean methodologies to encourage organizational accountability and performance. This includes conducting value stream mapping and coaching teams across the European logistics operations.
• Identify and implement cutting-edge logistics models to support business growth, incorporating best practices and market trends to foster innovation and continuous progress.
• Develop process enhancements to refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs), aiming to elevate quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Advocate for adherence to Stryker's values and ethical standards, ensuring compliance across all initiatives.
• Assist Process Excellence Engineers and Logistics Engineers with analytical tasks and the development of business cases, providing critical data insights and strategic evaluations.

Delivering Results:

• Develop and monitor operational KPIs to preemptively address potential bottlenecks or disruptions in the goods flow.
• Provide regular reporting on service levels, cost metrics, freight costs, and compliance issues to stakeholders within your region.
• Align with divisional and customer standards, driving the adoption of Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) practices and a continuous improvement mindset through training and coaching.
• Collaborate with Process Owners to document all procedures in SOPs and WIs, promoting process standardization and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinate with operators, continuous improvement experts, and process owners to implement process improvements, maintaining an up-to-date understanding of quality system regulations and standards to guide the business. 

Your profile

Essential:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Operations, or a similar area.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Data/Business Analyst role, specifically within distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, PowerBI, PowerApps, Tableau, indicating a strong technical foundation in understanding and interpreting complex datasets.
• Familiarity with Logistics software solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Familiarity in utilizing process mapping tools like Visio, and applying optimization methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean to streamline operations.
• Fluency in English.

Desired:

• A post-graduate degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline is preferable.
• APICS certification is highly desired, reflecting advanced proficiency in supply chain management.
• Expertise in Business Process Analysis, capable of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems and tools, especially Oracle and SAP, and their impact on business processes.
• Fluency in a second (European) language is a plus.

What do we offer in return?

We grow talent; we give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths. Stryker is a career destination for engaged passionate and talented people who are motivated to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that we offer.

• Flat structures and responsibility: through flat structures, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.
• Team spirit & engagement: we create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and thoughts.
• Recognition of your performance: at our company, outstanding personal and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.

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.

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