Field Inventory Specialist – Benelux region at Stryker

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in inventory management, field operations, or hospital logistics, ideally with responsibility for physical stock counts and reconciliation
  • Professional experience in the medical device, healthcare, or hospital environment, with understanding of sterile vs non-sterile materials, traceability, and clinical logistics
  • Proven ability to work under strict compliance frameworks including ISO standards, audit processes, or regulated documentation
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with hospital staff, sales teams, and cross-functional colleagues
  • Fluency in Dutch and English, both required for customer-facing communication and internal collaboration
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently (around 80%) across the Benelux region
  • Preferred requirements
  • Previous experience working with medical implants, surgical instruments, or regulated healthcare products, with understanding of expiration risks and handling requirements
  • Good level of French, highly appreciated for interactions in Belgium
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office and hands-on experience using ERP systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, biomedical engineering, or equivalent professional formation
  • Ability to support training, onboarding, or coaching of junior team members or new colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Execute field inventory counts across hospitals and clinics for sterile implants, non-sterile implants, and instrument sets
  • Co-develop the annual inventory count plan with the manager, assessing account priorities, customer risk levels and operational constraints to optimize efficiency and coverage
  • Manage and coordinate appointments with hospital logistics teams, operating room staff, and Stryker sales representatives, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical activity
  • Perform detailed reconciliations by comparing physical counts with system data, identifying variances, and conducting root-cause analysis with both customers and sales teams
  • Execute inventory adjustments (transfers, corrections, write-offs, expiries) in Oracle using the AIM platform, ensuring full accuracy and audit compliance
  • Produce and share reports summarizing count results, discrepancies, expiration risk and recommended actions with internal stakeholders and customers
  • Identify opportunities for inventory optimization, such as reducing excess stock, improving rotation, avoiding expiries and present data-driven recommendations
  • Act as Stryker’s representative during site visits, maintaining strong professional conduct and developing trust-based relationships to support long-term partnerships

Skills

Inventory Management
Field Inventory Counts
Stock Reconciliation
Root-Cause Analysis
Oracle
AIM Platform
Hospital Logistics
Medical Devices

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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