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Mountain View, Ca, Us

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Responsible for Direct Procurement business process design and continuity across SAP, SAP IBP, and Ariba platforms. Specifically own aligning the Ariba platform design - inclusive of Supply Plan, PO, ASN, and Invoice elements, with Stryker business process design and implementation. Develop strategy and execute on Ariba supplier enablement for external and internal suppliers, supporting Portal set-up as well as B2B integration design and readiness. Also responsible for overseeing integration of all Manufacturing sites to Ariba and SAP - supporting the change management for Global Quality and Operations stakeholders and driving alignment with leadership.

Associate Manager - Workstream Analyst on the Procure To Pay workstream of the corporate-sponsored Global ERP project. Responsibilities include:Tactical Lead for Supplier Enablement within Ariba, the new Stryker Supplier Collaboration PlatformBusiness Process ownership for Global Subcontracting and 3rd Party Field Service, including technical design, development, testing, and data conversion elements within SAPProject Management of the full ISPM Checkpoint Process and the successful on-time launch of the Sourcing Events module within Coupa, the new Stryker Indirect Procurement PlatformProcure To Pay Lead within Global New Product Introduction and Product Life Cycle Management business process development for SAPData Object Owner for critical Master Data Elements specific to Procure To Pay, responsible for data construct, socialization, and Mock Load cycle validation

Manage business process development for the new European Regional Headquarters, supporting the New Product Introduction procedure and establishing the Product LifeCycle Management procedure. Responsible for influencing stakeholders cross-functionally, between Endoscopy, Instruments, and the RHQ, to draft and release documents within the QMS system and serve as the Business Process Owner.Project Manage the RHQ's first product launch, managing cross-functional stakeholders to ensure appropriate system and supply chain set-up are delivered on time for the Endoscopy DivisionEducate and train the new business on Master Data Attributes, as well as problem solve issues that arose in data integrity and data resolution

Contributed as a subject matter expert to business process development surrounding NPI, PLCM, Global LCCs, and Materials Data – ultimately leading to the successful set up and launch of the master data and business processes, one week prior to initial project timelineSupported value chain owners, escalating data issues within Mock 1, Mock 2, Mock 3, CRP, UAT, INT, and Go-Live Data conversion, working closely with over 50 internal and external stakeholders to rapidly mitigate project risksManaged 14 item data misalignment issues, including process scoping, stakeholder communication, and resolution development and deploymentDeveloped sustainable business tools including a Data Attribute Mapping File and the Data Alignment Tool, that can be used for data migration and attribute management in future M&A projects

Successfully managed numerous projects, defining deliverables and timelines while influencing cross-functional peers to achieve business results, including: Materials Training and Onboarding Project, Pivot Manufacturing Integration – Operations Lead, Materials PLCM, Inventory Policy Execution, 2014 DAR, EPTD Consolidation, Packaging CAPACollaborated with cross-functional peers to elicit feedback and re-write the Product Obsolescence Procedure, resulting in the obsolescence of hundreds of stagnant and costly SKUs Generated revenue by selling products hitting E&O to ProCare throughout 2015, reducing E&O by $166,701 and avoiding additional write-off of another $37,934Trained, mentored, developed, and supported buyers and planners across the materials team, driving engagement and enabling high performance by serving as a resource for system and process issuesSupervised Material Coordinator Team, removing barriers to success, improving cross-functional team relationships and increasing performance standards, while maintaining team engagement and Q12 scores of 4.8 and 4.5

Hired, managed, and developed a team of 7 responsible for the production and packaging of medical equipment.Led team engagement, planning and facilitating over 25 different events for the business unit to build relationships and foster strong team dynamics, maintaining a Q12 score of 4.2Maintained quality standards, driving discipline and adherence to FDA regulation and investigating non-conformances while executing corrective actions for numerous business functions.Supported Lean initiatives across the production floor, becoming certified as a Stryker Lean Fundamentals Trainer and driving continuous improvement projects with associates. Executed on an A3 for the Packaging Line, completing a deep-dive capacity analysis, developing a planning tool, and completing a floor move to optimize line efficiency.Partnered with supply chain and engineering teams to proactively resolve process constraints and execute effectively on production attainment.Took ownership of capacity planning for the production line, creatively addressing bottlenecks and process inefficiencies, while developing contingency plans in response to quality or personnel issues.

Planned production for Stryker's Video Accessories business unit, supporting domestic and international operations.Responsible for scheduling all production based off shipment projections, forecasts, and inventory levels, utilizing Excel and OracleSupported lean initiatives with just-in-time replenishment and level-loaded productionAfter 7 months, absorbed an open role and added purchasing responsibilities, providing sole materials support for over 500 products.Responsible for managing $8 million in inventory, procuring $5 million monthly in PO receipts, and maintaining supplier relationships with over 45 worldwide partnersAchieved over 96% availability of product every month in the role, while maintaining appropriate inventory dollar levels and Days In Inventory Regularly negotiated price, lead-times, and long-term purchasing agreements with key vendors to strategically position Stryker with its business partners and better manage its supply chainHelped manage quality and engineering changes on the line, ensuring properly labeled equipment shipped internationally and was TUV compliant, and supply chain partners were supported to implement the changesCommunicated cross-functionally through over 20 product launches and 10 product obsolescences, supporting systems and production updates.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Represent entire campus community and student body while furthering platform objectives in activities involving event planning, critical policy decision-making, and executive meetings with administrationSupported President on all initiatives and serve as the liaison between students and University faculty, staff, administration, Board of Trustees, and the greater community for all issues pertaining to student lifeFounded and established a student safety initiative, led a project team creating a campus smartphone app, sent weekly communication to the campus community about ongoing events and programs, supported over 150 campus clubs in their events and with funding, and led student election processHelped manage an Executive Board of 5 Vice Presidents and the Senate Chair, along with 50 other members of ASGSCU to ensure performance and achievement of personal and organizational goalsPromoted collaboration and co-sponsorship between ASGSCU with other student organizations and University offices to meet student needs through programs and services

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Coordinated all programming, professional speakers, scholarship processes, organizational and committee meetings, promotional opportunities, and recruiting events for the retail studies academic minor and student associationManaged executive committee of ten, overseeing their tasks, ensuring deadlines were met and accountability was heldRepresented the program and the university as Corporate Liaison as a junior, conducting professional correspondence and planning tours at corporate locations throughout the Bay Area

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Connected with parents and students, interacting appropriately and demonstrating maturity and responsibility, answering questions, offering tours, and representing the universityMaintained database systems, organize all materials and paperwork for summer orientation sessions, designed and ordered necessary supplies, and assisted in the office with professional correspondence Worked closely with program director to foster team dynamic, helping oversee 25 peers, and developing leadership skills and team engagement for several months

San Francisco, California, Us

Managed production, communicated with suppliers internationally, and assisted with sourcing and cost-rolling for the Levi's Women's Bottoms teamMaintained and updated extensive excel and database systems including SAP, PiWeb, DaVinciOversaw preproduction for new products, coordinating communication cross-departmentally and with global partnersSupported Marketing department, working collaboratively with intern class to propose a creative campaign for Dockers

Oversaw daily business operations and assisted with direct promotion of products, heightening company awarenessManaged marketing and observe public relations practices, conducted market research and correspondence, aided with event-planning and brainstorming, and participated in human resources relations with consultants, streamlining company practices