Senior Inventory Planning Analyst (Contract)

Stryker Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Inventory Planning Analyst on a contractual basis. The role involves analyzing inventory health, optimizing supply levels, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business or supply chain, with at least 4 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Excel. Experience with PowerBI is preferred. Competitive compensation is expected.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in inventory management or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in business management, finance, or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory health and performance metrics to optimize supply levels.
• Perform quarterly Safety Stock and MOQ analysis.
• Lead PLCM activities to ensure optimal inventory levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

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 data-driven recommendations.
• 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 inventory optimization and minimal product write-offs.
• 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 a related field.
• 4 years of experience in inventory management, business management, finance, supply chain management, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerBI.

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