We are looking for a Stock Management Specialist to define, optimize, and manage finished goods inventory across our global direct business network.
This role is critical in ensuring product availability, traceability, and compliance within a highly regulated environment, particularly for implantable medical devices.
You will play a key role in maintaining inventory integrity, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring full alignment with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and regulatory standards.
📦 Inventory Management & Optimization
- Define, monitor, and optimize inventory levels across warehouses and consignment stock
- Establish and manage min/max stock levels aligned with lead times and demand
- Prevent overstocking, shortages, and obsolescence
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready records in ERP/WMS systems
- Develop and track KPIs on inventory performance and compliance
- Prepare reports on stock levels, traceability accuracy, and expiry risks
- Work with IT to implement systems ensuring sustainable inventory control
✅ Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (EU MDR, FDA, ISO 13485)
- Monitor expiration dates, quarantine stock, and non-conforming materials
- Investigate discrepancies (damages, deviations, traceability issues) with Quality teams
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to product recalls and FSCAs by ensuring full traceability
- Work closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service
- Align stock strategy with demand planning and market needs
- Support country managers in optimizing stock availability
- Deliver training on inventory optimization and management
- Identify and implement improvements in inventory processes
- Enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and data integrity
✅ Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related field
- Proven experience in inventory/stock management within a regulated environment
- (medical devices, pharma, or healthcare preferred)
- Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (SAP or similar)
- Understanding of medical device regulations (EU MDR, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- High attention to detail, especially regarding traceability data
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Experience with implantable or high-risk medical devices
- Knowledge of GDP/GMP standards
- Certification (e.g., APICS CPIM)
- Experience with audits and regulatory inspections
- Familiarity with UDI (Unique Device Identification) systems
- Regulatory awareness & compliance mindset
- Precision and data integrity
- Risk management and accountability
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
- Business and financial understanding
- Office-based role with close interaction across Supply Chain and Quality teams
- Participation in audits and inspections
- Occasional travel to distribution centers or manufacturing sites
- Be part of a highly regulated and impactful industry
- Work within a global, cross-functional organisation
- Contribute to patient safety and product quality
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational excellence