Lead Field Inventory Compliance Analyst

What you will do-

The Lead Field Inventory Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory records across systems and physical stock in compliance with company policy. This role is responsible for reviewing and recording count adjustments within ERP and involves identifying discrepancies, conducting root cause analyses, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory issues. In addition, the Lead Analyst supports consistency across the team by reviewing work for accuracy, serving as a first escalation point for inventory-related questions, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and has a strong background in inventory management, data analysis, and ERP systems, with strong communication skills and a focus on consistency and process improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure ERP accurately reflects results from field inventory counts and reconciliations, review for accuracy and consistency
• Obtain proper approvals from all levels of management according to policy and support questions related to approval requirements
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through data analysis, system audits, and first line of communication with branch, finance, and financial compliance team
• Communicate variances and provide recommendations to sales partners and facilities management
• Prepare, review and maintain documentation for monthly cycle count audits, ensuring adherence to policies
• Support internal and external auditors by gathering and providing required inventory documentation and fielding inventory questions (SME)
• Analyze shrink expense, providing management with commentary on variances
• Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of improvement. I.e.. Variance Percentages, Dollar Variances, Branch / Location / Rep / Counter trends, etc.
• Lead process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and control
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and reconciliation timeliness and report out to leadership key stakeholders
• Build strong, cross-functional relationships as a SME to promote collaboration and problem-solving• Support/Lead projects and ad-hoc analyses as required
• Travel required to perform physical verification of process’s

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 6 years of additional experience required in lieu of degree - required
• 4+ years of relevant experience in medical device operations or field inventory - required
• Stryker Oracle knowledge for Joint Replacement (JR) and legacy Stryker Trauma products/inventory - required
• SME on inventory cycle counting processes and audit requirements
• Strong analytical skills with high problem solving and process improvement orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Power BI - preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal abilities

$77,700.00 - $168,400.00 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Posted Date: 02/16/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

Health 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 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. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.