Sara Schmidt
Lead Supply Chain & IBP Analyst
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Lead Supply Chain & IBP Analyst with 9+ years of experience driving allocation, production, and commercial service planning in complex, regulated environments. Trusted cross-functional partner known for strong ownership, leadership-ready communication, and the ability to translate constraints into actionable decisions that protect service, revenue, and customer experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
MAKO Commercial / Service Planner
STRYKER – Joint Replacement | MAKO Robotics
02.2025 - Current
- Own end-to-end planning for MAKO Commercial & Service SKUs across Instruments, Implants, and Disposables
- Own all backordered and inventory-health-risk SKUs; develop and execute recovery plans
- Primary inventory and planning POC across Planning, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams
- Own leadership materials for SSC, DSE, Daily Management, and IBPR escalations
- Own KPIs for Backorders and Inventory Health; drive corrective actions
- Lead Capital Kitting ownership at Millstone and Olive Branch
- Drive daily execution and escalation to protect service and revenue
Lead Analyst, Joint Replacement
STRYKER – Joint Replacement
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Owned weekly burndown reporting and allocation execution
- Consolidated weekly DSE leadership decks
- SAP power user supporting new SAP rollout
Lead Specialist, Joint Replacement
STRYKER – Joint Replacement
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Owned global allocation execution for hip and knee portfolios
- Developed weekly allocation plans using burndown and backorder analysis
- Partnered cross-functionally to optimize FIFO release and size prioritization
Supply Planner, NARS
Shiseido
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Built monthly production plans across internal and external vendors
- Owned planning governance and OOS reporting
- Supported kits, launches, and DTC fulfillment transition
- Drove inventory optimization and excess reduction initiatives
Account Specialist
Shiseido
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed full order lifecycle across all brands
- Reduced quarterly chargebacks by ~$15K through process improvement
- Designed White Glove new store opening process
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2017
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John Cabot University
Rome, ItalyCertification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
MAKO Commercial / Service Planner
STRYKER – Joint Replacement | MAKO Robotics
02.2025 - Current
Lead Analyst, Joint Replacement
STRYKER – Joint Replacement
10.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Specialist, Joint Replacement
STRYKER – Joint Replacement
11.2023 - 09.2024
Supply Planner, NARS
Shiseido
12.2021 - 11.2023
Account Specialist
Shiseido
05.2017 - 12.2021
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John Cabot University
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University