What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Inventory Business Analyst position at KARL STORZ North America?
About The Role
The Inventory & Business Analyst – Sample Operations is responsible for driving inventory strategy, forecasting, and business analysis across the Sample Operations function, including NSW, Conventions, Field Samples, Rental, and Service Loaners. This role partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Demand Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, and Operations to ensure optimal product mix, inventory availability, and lifecycle management.
This individual will play a key role in improving processes, managing inventory performance, and delivering data-driven insights to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
KARL STORZ is a global leader in endoscopic technology and medical devices, known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to improving patient outcomes. As a family-owned company with a strong global presence, KARL STORZ fosters a collaborative and purpose-driven culture focused on advancing healthcare through cutting-edge solutions.
The Inventory & Business Analyst – Sample Operations is responsible for driving inventory strategy, forecasting, and business analysis across the Sample Operations function, including NSW, Conventions, Field Samples, Rental, and Service Loaners. This role partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Demand Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, and Operations to ensure optimal product mix, inventory availability, and lifecycle management.
This individual will play a key role in improving processes, managing inventory performance, and delivering data-driven insights to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead inventory and business analysis across sample inventory and rental equipment, providing insights and guidance to Sample Operations leadership
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Sample Management to determine optimal product mix for sample portfolios
- Provide monthly (or more frequent) buy forecasts to Demand Planning to ensure inventory availability
- Oversee product lifecycle management, including disposition strategies across product lines
- Monitor sample spending and credits to ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Define, develop, and report on key inventory and order management metrics
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce excess and obsolete inventory, including pricing and sell-off plans
- Collaborate with Product Lifecycle Management on slow-moving inventory strategies
- Work closely with Operations Accounting to ensure accurate inventory transaction posting
- Establish and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with suppliers and customers
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required
- 5–7 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, or business analysis
- Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles
- Experience with MRP systems; SAP strongly preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Experience with Tableau (content creation)
- Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and system enhancements (including SAP testing/improvements)
- Strong understanding of inventory transactions and basic accounting concepts
- Advanced expertise in Tableau and data visualization
- Experience working in a complex, cross-functional operations or supply chain environment
- Exposure to medical device, manufacturing, or regulated industries
- Ability to build strong relationships across departments and influence decision-making
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Persistence and curiosity to solve complex problems without “quick fixes”
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Exposure to strategic supply chain and inventory initiatives
- Career growth within a global MedTech organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
KARL STORZ is a global leader in endoscopic technology and medical devices, known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to improving patient outcomes. As a family-owned company with a strong global presence, KARL STORZ fosters a collaborative and purpose-driven culture focused on advancing healthcare through cutting-edge solutions.