Senior Inventory Planning Analyst (Contract)

Stryker Corporation; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Hamilton, Canada is seeking a Senior Inventory Planning Analyst (Contract) to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste. The ideal candidate will analyze inventory performance metrics and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business goals. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with PowerBI. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in inventory management or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization tools.
• Ability to analyze inventory data for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory health and performance metrics.
• Conduct quarterly inventory analyses and provide recommendations.
• Prepare and present inventory insights for business reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

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Senior Inventory Planning Analyst (Contract)

Apply locations Hamilton, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R546958 Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

We’re looking for a Senior Inventory Planning Analyst (Contract) to join our team on a contractual basis and help drive smart, data-driven inventory decisions. In this role, you’ll analyze inventory health and performance metrics to optimize supply levels, reduce waste, and ensure product availability. You’ll be a key player in managing safety stock, planning last-time buys, and supporting product lifecycle changes—all while collaborating across teams to support business goals. If you have a sharp analytical mind, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy solving complex problems, this role is for you.

• Perform quarterly Safety Stock/Reorder Point and Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) analysis and provide recommendations that will support OTIF targets and optimize inventory levels
• Analyze larger/bulk inventory purchases to assess the financial impact on the business and provide recommendations based on data driven insights
• Prepare and present inventory insights for the monthly business reviews
• Develop and maintain dashboards using advanced data analytics and visualization tools to monitor supply chain health
• Proactively identify and implement improvements in inventory planning processes, , tools, and systems to drive supply chain optimization
• Lead PLCM activities to ensure optimization of inventory and minimal product write off
• Act as a subject matter expert within the Inventory Planning function, collaborating cross-functionally with IBP, Finance, and Commercial teams

What you need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field
• 4 years of experience in inventory management, business management, finance, supply chain management, or other related fields
• Proficiency in Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerBI

Travel Percentage: 10%