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) – Essential
Degree in business or logistics – Desired
Managing of inventory and counting inventory, including reconciliation – Essential
Managing Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems efficiently – Essential
Experience of 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 within the industry dealing with sterile and non-sterile components – Preferred
Ability to communicate in a highly effective manner and work both independently and as part of a team on assignments
IT literate and efficient in an administrative environment
Ability to work on their own initiative, prioritizing and organizing workload
Problem solving skills as well as ability to lead teams across various geographies
Decision Making/Judgement – Selects effective approaches to solving issues, based on available information

Responsibilities

Counting inventory in the field at customer sites in line with the set plan for the year, including reconciliation agreed with customer
Making sure the counts in your set region are performed in line with the European SOP for field inventory count
Together with the manager, create the most effective count plan for the year
Manage the appointments with the hospitals and Stryker sales reps
Proactively identify opportunities for inventory optimization, and present these to internal stakeholders (and customers)
Visit the customer and perform the inventory count with Stryker’s AIM platform for field inventory management (for sterile implants, unsterile implants and kits)
Analyse the count differences, align and agree the actions with the customer and if required the Stryker sales reps
Using the AIM platform to perform the inventory adjustment transactions as agreed with the customer and the Stryker sales rep in Oracle
Send necessary reports to customer and Stryker sales rep
Work together with the customer and agree actions for expired or soon to be expired products
Represent Stryker in a professional way during customer visits
Build effective relationships with our customer and internal stakeholders
Contributing to continuous improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing process improvements
Stay up to date with product knowledge to understand the Stryker business, our customers needs to create the best possible outcomes for field inventory management
Be the role model for your colleagues and support more junior colleagues related to the job. Support onboarding and training of new team members
Ensures all ISO, Compliance, SOX, FCPA and regulatory requirements and policies are followed

Skills

Inventory Management

Inventory Counting

Process Optimization

Stakeholder Management

AIM Platform

Oracle

Inventory Reconciliation

SOP Compliance

Customer Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Report Generation

Field Operations

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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