Lead Analyst, Commercial Planning

Lead Analyst, Commercial PlanningThe Lead Analyst, Commercial Planning will be responsible for supporting inventory, order management, demand planning, and PLCM activities in support of the Division and their respective Business Unit. This person will collaborate with upstream and downstream marketing, IBP, Finance, and Supply process partners to support the needs of the business. They will be expected to be aware of and monitor key business performance indicators and ensure proactive risk avoidance is performed in advance of business interruptions.Responsibilities:Support the creation and maintenance of high-quality demand forecasts and demand forecast analytics. Must assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating/maintaining the demand forecast, including historical order bookings/shipments, item master data, market and macro-economic trends, seasonality, promotions, and product life-cycle managementSupport the improvement of forecast accuracy by effectively analyzing sources of forecast error and recommending appropriate action plansPartner with the IBP team to ensure demand plans are communicated effectively across the supply functionMonitor, refresh, and facilitate conversations regarding inventory positions and safety stock targets to ensure optimal target positions are set and achieved to support business needsServe as a key team member of the Commercial Ops inventory planning function for the General Manager, Marketing, Sales, and Finance business partners and for the IBP Franchise Manager, or Analyst for matters concerning commercial inventory for the responsible business segmentIdentify actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making for senior leadersRepresent the commercial inventory planning process within Stryker's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, demonstrating thought leadership, creativity in solving problems, and the ability to appropriately communicate and escalate issues as neededLead inventory-related execution of the product life-cycle management process for all new product launches and product exits as it relates to the commercial inventory planning functionPartner with teammates to drive continuous improvement in the development, modification, and adjustment of procedures, policies, and processes/technologies within the commercial inventory planning organizationWhat you need:Bachelor's degree - required4 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development - requiredProficient in MS ExcelKnowledge of ERP transactional data and SAP - preferredExperience in highly regulated industry - preferredHealth benefits include: medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.