Field Inventory Manager

Stryker; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a proactive Field Inventory Manager to lead the inventory management for medical equipment across Europe. This role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on involvement, including visits to various healthcare facilities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in inventory management and team leadership, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in inventory management.
• 3-4 years of experience managing a team.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory counting and management across Europe.
• Support and manage local inventory teams.
• Develop and track KPIs for inventory processes.

Skills

Inventory Management

Team Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Project Management

Education

College or university degree

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

About the Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on and strategic Field Inventory Manager to take charge of how we track and count our medical equipment across Europe. With over €250 million in products placed at more than 6,000 customer locations, this role plays a key part in making sure our inventory is accurate, well-managed, and aligned with company policies.

You’ll work closely with teams across Europe, as well as our global finance group, to ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll also get out into the field—visiting hospitals and clinics to support our local teams and help with cycle counts.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on work with big-picture thinking and is excited to help shape the future of our inventory systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee and improve how we manage inventory counting across all of Europe.
• Support local inventory teams (about 5-6 team members across various countries). Functional dotted reported line.
• Help us meet our goals for how much inventory is checked each year.
• Visit customer sites in the Netherlands, Germany, and France to help with inventory checks.
• Manage our third-party counting partner (annual spend over €1 million), making sure they meet contract terms and deliver on KPIs.
• Take ownership of the third-party budget and ensure we're getting good value.
• Keep business leaders informed and step in when challenges arise.
• Align and improve inventory processes across all countries.
• Develop and track meaningful performance indicators (KPIs) for Europe.
• Work with our data and analytics team to make performance visible and easy to understand.
• Collaborate with internal teams to find better ways of working and increase efficiency.
• Ensure our practices follow all relevant regulations and company policies (e.g. ISO, SOX, Compliance).

Your profile :

• You hold a college or university degree, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• You have at least 8 years of experience in activities related to inventory management.
• You have experience of at least 3 to 4 years managing a team.
• You are fluent in english.

Travel Percentage: 30%