Manager, Ortho Supply Planning

About the role

Stryker is looking for a Manager, Ortho Supply Planning in Tokyo. The role provides a reliable inbound supply and inventory planning partnership that delivers product availability while balancing optimal inventory investment with commercial strategy. It leads inventory management aligned with operational KPIs, financial targets and stocking strategy, working with Demand Planning, Sales & Marketing, Distribution Centers, suppliers and the APAC supply team. Work flexibility is hybrid or onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Supply and Inventory Planning team members.
• Drive adherence to global supply planning standards and continuous improvement with suppliers, the APAC supply team and internal stakeholders.
• Own inventory planning, inventory parameters and related master/transaction data management.
• Use ERP/MRP functionality to support replenishment planning, maintain planning parameters and improve planning effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate supply and inventory risks such as excess, shortage and inbound backorders.
• Develop and govern the PSI (Purchase, Ship, and Inventory) plan and share recommendations and constraints with Distribution Centers and stakeholders.
• Oversee purchase order execution and master data governance.
• Monitor inventory performance against targets and drive corrective actions with Demand Planners and commercial partners.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and escalation for supply constraints and inbound disruptions.
• Improve planning through standardization, automation and better data quality.

Required profile

• 5+ years of related experience at a multinational company.
• People management aspiration and experience.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with outstanding analytical skills.
• Business-level English and Japanese (spoken, written and reading).
• No travel required.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP); database knowledge (SQL, Tableau) is a plus.
• Working experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of inventory management.