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Lead Analyst - Inventory Planner

stryker.com

Location

Gurugram, India

Salary

Not disclosed

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Minimum 5 years

Job overview

Complete role details

Location

Gurugram, India

Employment type

Full Time

Workplace

Hybrid

Experience

Minimum 5 years

Seniority

Lead

Posting date

8 Jun 2026

Requisition ID

R566114

Skills

ExcelOraclePower BISAPSQLTableau

Role details

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

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.

Travel Percentage: 10%