Manager, Business Process Expert Team (Customer Experience)
Stryker Ireland, Ltd.
Apply to this jobIn this role, you will lead a team of professionals responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing end‑to‑end Order-To-Cash (OTC) processes that enable scalable, efficient, and digitally‑enabled operations across the international supply chain.
You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), data & analytics, technology teams (e.g. RPA, EDI), and business leaders to ensure processes are fit‑for‑purpose, future‑oriented, and aligned to strategic objectives. This is a highly influential role in which you will drive process excellence, build governance frameworks, and contribute to major transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Business Process Expert team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Own and govern critical end‑to‑end OTC processes; develop process standards, documentation, KPIs, and governance models.
- Partner with senior Customer Experience leadership to define process strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals and upcoming technology capabilities.
- Drive process harmonization and simplification, ensuring consistency across regions, markets, and functions.
- Support large‑scale transformation programs, including ERP enhancements, digital solutions, automation, and data enablement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, automation, and performance improvement using data‑driven insights.
- Collaborate with IT and Product teams on system requirements, solution design, and change management.
- Ensure compliance with operational standards, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and best‑practice methodologies.
- Champion change management and help teams adopt new processes through training, communication, and engagement.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in process management, supply chain operations, customer service, transformation, or a similar area.
- Proven experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong knowledge of process frameworks, such as BPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in complex, international environments.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and/or digital process design tools.
- Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
- A passion for simplifying complexity and enabling teams to work smarter.
- Fluent English.
Summary
Lead and optimize OTC processes, drive transformation, collaborate with IT, and facilitate change management.
Job title
Manager, Business Process Expert Team (Customer Experience)
Experience level
8+ years
Minimum experience
8+ years exp
Industry
supply chain
Location requirements
Remote or hybrid, based in Europe: Netherlands, UK, Germany
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Newbury, UK
47 Duisburg, Germany