Stryker

Associate Manager Asset (Supply Planning)

Stryker  •  Gauteng, ZA (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid


This role plays a critical part in shaping how assets and inventory are deployed across South Africa, directly influencing capital efficiency, financial performance, and customer outcomes. As a key partner to local and regional leaders, you will turn data into insight and strategy into action.

What You Will Do

  • Drive asset and inventory optimization across South Africa by partnering with Business Unit, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to improve capital efficiency and availability in the field.

  • Analyse asset utilization, inventory levels, and return on investment, and deliver clear, data‑based recommendations on consignment levels, asset deployment, and capital investments.

  • Own local governance and review processes, ensuring full compliance with financial controls, regulatory standards, and internal audit requirements.

  • Manage the full asset lifecycle, including write‑offs, disposals, expiry management, product phase‑in and phase‑out activities, and lifecycle planning.

  • Monitor and report key performance indicators related to assets and inventory, providing regular insights to local leadership to support decision‑making.

  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and Tender teams to align asset strategies with commercial priorities.

  • Contribute to regional asset and inventory management initiatives by sharing local insights and implementing regional standards and best practices.

What You Need

Required

  • Equivalent of University Degree/Diploma (NQF6)

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in asset management, inventory management, or supply chain and planning roles.

  • Fluency in English.

  • Demonstrated experience with data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel.

  • Hands‑on experience with ERP systems

Preferred

  • Experience working in a matrixed, international organization.

  • Previous experience within the healthcare industry

  • People management experience

  • Experience working with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system

  • Certification in Lean, continuous improvement, or project management methodologies.

Additional Information

  • Work arrangement: Hybrid or office‑based, depending on business needs.

  • Travel: Occasional domestic and/or regional travel may be required.

This is a full‑time role offering the opportunity to shape asset and inventory strategy in South Africa while contributing to broader regional objectives.

Stryker South Africa is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, nationality, social origin, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity. Applications will be considered in line with our Employment Equity Plan

Travel Percentage: 10%

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About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

Facts:

● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion

● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies

● Employees: 53,000 worldwide

● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020

● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide

● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024

● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024

● Products sold in ~75 countries

● Fortune 500 Company

● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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