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Position Summary
The VP, Global Logistics & Operations, US is accountable for all operations at the US Central Distribution Center (CDC) campuses based in Indianapolis, the US based manufacturing distribution centers (MDC) across the US, and the US Tier 1 3PL distribution network (primarily Kenco) supporting all Stryker divisions. Leads an organization of roughly 270+ FTEs responsible for approximately $200M+ annual spend.
This position provides leadership and strategic direction to the function, creating a reputation of excellence and ensuring a “Best in Class” organization is created and maintained through implementing solutions to further develop, drive and improve customer satisfaction / experience, manage and reduce costs, enhance and develop processes, and support the creation and optimization of an end-to-end supply chain.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Set the direction for the US distribution teams, together with the Global Logistics & Customer Operations leadership team, to ensure organizational readiness and alignment with customer needs and delivery capability for the required service levels.
- Ensure strategic planning of the US distribution functions aligns with the Stryker mission and company-wide objectives and initiatives.
- Lead in the development, modification and improvement of the overall Stryker distribution network, the US physical footprint, 3PL partnerships, procedures, policies, processes and the development of new services to increase external and internal customer satisfaction and lower overall costs. This is in close collaboration / cooperation with other GQO functions and divisional partners
- Lead in the development and continued management of current and future 3PL activities to drive improved service at reduced cost while meeting Stryker’s requirements for quality and sustainability compliance.
- Ensure all US distribution operational activities are in line with the applicable Medical Device Directives, applicable ISO standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, FCPA, Trade Compliance, VAT, Health & Safety, and any other local & international laws, rules & regulations.
- Lead and oversee all activities related to the US distribution budget and headcount plan, including budget, projection and strategic planning and long-and short-term resource capacity planning. P&L responsibility for applicable scope.
- Establishes and enforces programs for maintaining company standards of sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, safety and adherence to all national and local statutes.
- Ensure compliance with global and local regulations regarding health & safety, regulatory and hazardous materials, as well as internal policies and procedures.
- Active participation in the Global Logistics & Customer Operations Leadership Team and in the development and execution of both US and global strategy for logistics.
- Actively engages with both the Division Operations Leadership team and Division Commercial Operations teams to continuously improve service to internal and external customers, stay aligned with divisional priorities, and proactively communicate the distribution strategy and initiatives.
- Identifies logistics needs to support growth of the business while developing and implementing new logistics models.
- Influences the development of systems and procedures for operating and managing physical facilities, human capital, equipment, and products in a compliant and profitable manner.
- Ensure Business Continuity Plans are in place for US distribution locations to avoid any supply disruptions and to ensure continuity of services to external & internal customers (e.g., fire, natural disasters, etc.).
- Deliver upon Stryker’s corporate responsibility commitments as they apply to US distribution operations and teams.
- Establish a process excellence organization devoted to driving best in class capabilities and standardization for distribution operations and 3PL partnerships.
- Ensure all activities are appropriately covered from an insurance and risk management perspective.
- Build organizational capability that will advance distribution processes with appropriate automation solutions focused on warehouse and business transactional activities.
- Travel-30-50%
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree required and graduate degree preferred with focus in Supply Chain, Engineering, Enterprise Planning, or related field.
Experience Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain management, Logistics, Operations or related fields preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in multi-shift, automated and labor-intensive distribution, logistics, manufacturing and/or supply chain operations preferred.
Including:
- Demonstrated leadership with proven organizational development and planning expertise necessary to lead teams through continual changes while demonstrating high levels of engagement.
- Experience in influencing multiple teams and groups across various geographies.
- Experience in working in a multi-national and -cultural environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies and warehousing in terms of set-up, capacity planning and optimization.
- Hands on work experience with and knowledge of logistics management, warehousing, fulfillment, inventory, planning, supply chain, order management and MRP tools / system.
- Experience in leadership roles with responsibility for multiple operational functions, systems, and analytics platforms
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships that help achieve results and influence employees/managers at every level of the organization.
Competencies
- Leading within a decentralized, matrix organization
- Medical device standards and regulatory requirements
- Leading and managing multiple projects
- Strong business process analysis capability
- Experience in reverse logistics in Medical Device or Healthcare Markets.
- Strong knowledge of IT systems & tools and their implications for business processes (Oracle and SAP preferred)
- High influencing and persuasion to drive collaboration across multiple stakeholders
- Change management and transformational leadership
About Stryker
Our benefits:
12 paid holidays annually
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, 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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