Inventory Planning & Business Analytics Analyst

Req ID: 10105

Working Location: TENNESSEE, BARTLETT

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

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

This position is responsible for the planning, purchasing, and analysis of repair parts inventory. The primary objective is to maintain optimal inventory levels to support current demand while minimizing back orders. Additionally, this role includes the responsibility of setting up and managing data analytics processes to consolidate, visualize, and report key inventory metrics using tools such as Power BI.

Job Duties

Analyze min/max reorder points regularly. Monitor trends to ensure correct quantities, maintain optimum stock levels, and optimize pricing based on purchase quantities for locally purchased materials.
Create purchase requisitions daily for appropriate vendors through Oracle-MRP and convert requisitions to purchase orders. For locally sourced materials, prepare requisitions for the Buyer to place orders with appropriate lead times. Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, receipt errors, delivery information, item notes, and pricing issues.
Monitor open purchase orders against requested delivery dates to identify critical low-stock situations. Communicate daily/weekly on backorders to improve delivery and reduce delays. Analyze vendor performance trends and drive improvements.
Ensure organization and accuracy of material master information between MDM and Oracle systems for all new parts introduced into the product group. Maintain Oracle material master with up-to-date details on description, location, order point, lead time, obsolescence, and supplier sourcing.
Act as a liaison between suppliers, production managers, customer solutions, and warehouse management to communicate delivery dates, product delays, and urgent support needs. Develop and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and resolution of supply chain issues.
Coordinate smooth transitions from older product lines to new ones by depleting old stock through Excess & Obsolete reports. Continuously evaluate order necessity to minimize E&O risk. Quarterly review inventory over 180 days and its percentage of total stock.
Create return purchase orders for claim returns by obtaining RMAs and preparing return shipment documents.
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all purchasing activities.
Support emergency parts replenishment needs during critical production downtimes or unexpected demand spikes. Coordinate with warehouse teams to manage inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline inventory management processes and enhance efficiency.
Utilize data analytics tools to create dashboards and identify trends, predict demand, and improve decision-making in inventory planning.
Prepare and present performance reports to management, highlighting key metrics and improvement opportunities.
Design and manage dashboards and performance metrics (e.g., parts hit rate, forecast KPIs, OTIF).
Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership, including global repair volume and parts consumption data consolidation, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support during implementation of global projects, such as the rollout of a demand planning tool, ensuring smooth adoption and integration across regions.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, SCM, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of service supply/demand planning experience OR a minimum of 5 years in inventory/material planning in a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling and Power Query.
Experience with SQL for data extraction and transformation.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data management and manipulation).
Experience with Oracle Inventory Management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel at a high skill level).
Excellent analytical and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team player with professionalism and integrity.

Preferred:

APICS/ CPIM certification preferred.

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

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $52,943.00 - $71,474.00 / 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.

You Belong at Olympus

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. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

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 OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

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.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Tennessee (US-TN) || Bartlett || Manufacturing & Repair

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