Lead Analyst - Inventory Planner

Stryker; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a professional to execute inventory planning, drive optimization of supply chains, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 5 years of experience in inventory and supply planning. This role involves optimizing distribution practices and supporting business planning processes.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and significantly impacts healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory planning or related fields.
• Strong expertise in replenishment planning and safety stock management.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute inventory planning and replenishment strategies.
• Manage inventory allocation and monitor inventory health.
• Drive optimization initiatives for service performance.

Skills

Inventory Optimization

Analytical Capabilities

Cross-functional Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

Job description

What You Will Do

• Execute regional inventory planning, replenishment, and deployment strategies across the supply chain network.
• Optimize inventory positioning across central, regional, and local distribution centers to maximize service and efficiency.
• Manage inventory allocation decisions and monitor inventory health to mitigate shortages, excess stock, and service risks.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on improving inventory turns, working capital, and service performance.
• Develop inventory dashboards, forecasts, KPI reports, and analytical insights to support business decision‑making.
• Coordinate inter‑warehouse and inter‑regional inventory transfers while evaluating deployment scenarios and cost impacts.
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes through inventory projections, risk assessments, and launch readiness planning.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, automation, system enhancements, and digital transformation projects.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply planning, demand planning, supply chain analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in inventory optimization, replenishment planning, safety stock management, and MRP methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or equivalent reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), forecasting, and scenario modeling processes.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and communicate data‑driven recommendations effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving, stakeholder management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence mindset, with the ability to thrive in complex environments.

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.