Description

Mission: To be a trusted partner who drives better business results for our healthcare customers. Together we grow.

Position Summary:

The Inventory Specialist for the Spine division will report directly to the Spine Operations Manager and will have no direct reports. This position is responsible for supporting the sales organization by coordinating all activities of assigned medical devices accounts in inventory management.

Scope of Role Responsibilities:

• The essential functions include but are not limited to supporting the Field Locations, Warehouse Operations, Sales leaders and others in assigned areas.
• Utilize inventory management system for the distribution of products/services for sales personnel and customers.
• Maintain count accuracy (digital and physical counting).
• Manage reports and analyze account metrics and productivity standards.
• Oversee procedures to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Provide inventory and data analysis.
• Understand and implement procedures to manage inventory shelf life and expiring inventory.
• Keep records of all interactions and transactions of data regarding inventory inquiries.
• Track service levels and inventory discrepancies.
• Reconcile inventory accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and adjust for errors.
• Prepare records of inventory shortages and shipments.
• Dispose of damaged, defective, or obsolete products through proper regulatory and quality procedures.
• Implement and support quality initiatives throughout the organization.
• Store items orderly and easily accessible in warehouse based on protocol.
• Perform or assist with other duties and projects as needed & as assigned.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree or related experience in Supply Chain/Logistics/Accounting/Finance is a plus.
• Oracle/JDE experience preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in an Inventory Control role is preferred.
• Experience with budget management is a plus.
• Experience with data entry systems is a plus.
• Customer focused/must work well with customers of all levels/backgrounds.
• Highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced rapidly growing environment in which collaboration in all directions is necessary.
• Demonstrated Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. (specifically Microsoft Excel, heavy excel usage)

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical activity. Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, standing, sitting & lifting for extended amounts of time.
• Able to navigate through the warehouse.

Competencies:

• Accuracy/Quality – Is attentive to detail and accuracy. Committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems and own/acts on them.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure and adjusts to meet changing needs.
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Effectively copes with rapid change. Comfortably handles risk and uncertainty, is not easily rattled.
• Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Innovation - Finds creative solutions to problems/needs that lead to positive outcomes, translates creative ideas into tangible action items.
• Integrity/Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and supports company values.
• Organization – Manages multiple, simultaneous client activities and projects. Organizes resources to accomplish tasks in an efficient and effective way; coordinates multiple functions to accomplish a single goal; prioritizes multiple activities, capitalizes on all available resources.
• Problem Solving – Interprets data and gives recommendations, solve unique and challenge problems, undertakes task and breaks them down into manageable parts in systematic way and thinks of all possible alternative for a situation.
• Sense of Urgency – Makes and executes decisions in swift and timely manner. Pursues everything with drive and preservice often goes “above and beyond” to complete the task at hand.
• Teamwork - Meets all team deadlines and responsibility, listens to other and values opinions, help team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.