Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

The Inventory Analyst (16-month contract) plays a key role in driving strategic, data-driven inventory decisions that support Stryker Canada's operational goals. This role is responsible for forecasting long-term inventory targets, managing adjustments, and reducing excess or obsolete stock. By analyzing inventory health and performance metrics, you'll identify risks, uncover opportunities, and optimize working capital. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, solid financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across functions. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help enhance efficiency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


Build and maintain advanced inventory forecasting models to project long-term targets and identify potential imbalances. Perform detailed analysis of inventory health, including turns, aging, and E&O risk, using statistical and financial metrics. Model and recommend inventory adjustments to optimize working capital and reduce excess and obsolescence exposure. Leverage data visualization and analytics tools to develop reporting dashboards and actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with IBP, demand planning, and supply chain teams to align forecasts and scenario planning with business needs. Monitor and analyze KPIs to track inventory performance, identifying trends and root causes of variance. Develop and refine data-driven processes to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory visibility. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, predictive analytics, and advanced reporting capabilities.

What you need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field 2 years of experience in supply chain management, finance, business management or other related fields Proficiency Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Power BI
Travel Percentage: 10%