Associate Manager, Inventory Optimization & Control

Olympus Corporation; Center Valley (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

On-site amenities

Job summary

Olympus Corporation seeks an experiencedInventory Planner to support regional planning across Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory performance, implement data-driven improvements, and manage replenishment settings to sustain service levels.

The role requires at least 5 years in supply chain planning, strong analytical and reporting skills, and ERP system experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain planning or a similar role.
• Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and data visualization/reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support regional inventory planning to align with objectives and supply continuity.
• Monitor inventory levels against forecasts and governance targets; identify risks and gaps.
• Develop and maintain inventory reporting, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Execute optimization initiatives to improve inventory health and working capital.
• Manage replenishment settings, safety stock, and inventory policies.
• Coordinate inventory build-up, buy-ahead, and E&O reviews.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and global stakeholders.
• Analyze complex data to provide actionable insights and risk mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvements in planning processes and system usage.

Skills

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Working Location: Pennsylvania, Center Valley; Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

Support regional inventory planning and optimization activities to ensure inventory levels align with business objectives, customer needs, and supply continuity requirements. Partner with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to drive inventory performance, support governance processes, identify optimization opportunities, and improve planning capabilities through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties

• Support regional inventory planning activities and manage inventory performance to align with business objectives, customer requirements, and supply continuity needs.
• Monitor inventory levels against forecast, service, and governance targets, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain inventory reporting, forecasts, performance metrics, and analyses to support data-driven decision making.
• Execute inventory optimization initiatives to improve inventory health, working capital efficiency, and customer service levels.
• Manage inventory planning parameters, including replenishment settings, safety stock levels, and inventory policies to support optimal inventory performance.
• Support inventory reserve management, inventory loss tracking, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reviews, including disposition and write-off activities.
• Coordinate inventory build-up, buy-ahead, and other strategic inventory activities through governance, reporting, and execution tracking.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Commercial, and global stakeholders to align inventory strategies, business objectives, and planning processes.
• Analyze complex data and provide actionable insights, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies to support business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing planning processes, reporting capabilities, systems utilization, and operational efficiencies while serving as a subject matter expert for inventory planning tools and processes.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or relevant field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain planning or relevant experience.
• Experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems, planning tools, and data visualization/reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance
• US Only
• Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $87,185.00 - $117,700.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in‑class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non‑discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).