Field Inventory Specialist at Stryker

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • A levels or higher (or equivalent) education (Essential)
  • Degree in business or logistics (Desired)
  • Experience managing inventory and counting inventory, including reconciliation (Essential)
  • Experience managing Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems efficiently (Essential)
  • Experience working with SOPs and SOX controls (Essential)
  • Proven excellent communication skills and building relationships (Essential)
  • Managing field inventory at customer sites (Preferred)
  • Experience working with implants and instruments or similar work (Preferred)
  • Asset or inventory management – work with evaluating inventory and making adjustments that reduces inventory while maintaining service levels (Preferred)
  • Medical Device Industry experience dealing with sterile and non-sterile components (Preferred)
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team
  • IT literate and efficient in an administrative environment
  • Ability to work on own initiative, prioritizing and organizing workload
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to lead teams across various geographies
  • Decision-making/judgement – selects effective approaches to solving issues based on available information

Responsibilities

  • Perform inventory counts in the field at customer sites in line with the annual plan, including reconciliation agreed with the customer
  • Ensure counts in your set region are performed in line with the European SOP for field inventory count
  • Create the most effective count plan for the year together with the manager
  • Manage appointments with hospitals and Stryker sales reps
  • Proactively identify opportunities for inventory optimization and present to internal stakeholders and customers
  • Visit customers and perform inventory counts using Stryker’s AIM platform for sterile implants, unsterile implants, and kits
  • Analyse count differences, align and agree actions with the customer and, if required, Stryker sales reps
  • Use the AIM platform to perform inventory adjustment transactions as agreed in Oracle
  • Send necessary reports to customers and Stryker sales reps
  • Work with customers to agree actions for expired or soon-to-be-expired products
  • Represent Stryker professionally during customer visits
  • Build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to continuous improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing process improvements
  • Stay up to date with product knowledge to understand Stryker business and customer needs for optimal field inventory management
  • Be a role model for colleagues, support junior colleagues, and assist with onboarding and training of new team members
  • Ensure all ISO, Compliance, SOX, FCPA, and regulatory requirements and policies are followed

Skills

Inventory Management
Inventory Counting
AIM Platform
Oracle
Process Optimization
Stakeholder Management
Reconciliation
Reporting

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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