Business Operations Associate

Arthrex Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthrex Portland is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to manage medical implant inventory across its lifecycle, including receiving, labeling, replenishing, reconciling, and proper storage. You will use Redspot and Salesforce to track lot/serial numbers, expiration dates, consignment inventory, usage, and returns, ensuring accuracy and timely case fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
• Experience in inventory management, operations, logistics, or healthcare is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to track lot numbers, expiration dates, and reconciliations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Redspot, Salesforce, and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store medical implants and surgical inventory.
• Track inventory transactions, including lot/serial numbers and expiration dates in the systems.
• Coordinate replenishment to prevent stockouts; perform cycle counts and audits.
• Prepare and coordinate surgical implant kits for timely case fulfillment.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-department collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Healthcare / Supply Chain coursework (preferred)

Tools

Redspot

Salesforce

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Business Operations Specialist is responsible for managing medical implant inventory throughout its lifecycle, including receiving, inspecting, documenting, labeling, replenishing, reconciling, and ensuring proper storage of products. This role utilizes Redspot and Salesforce to accurately track inventory transactions, including lot numbers, serial numbers, expiration dates, consignment inventory, product usage, and returns. The Business Operations Specialist proactively monitors inventory levels, coordinates replenishment of critical implants and surgical supplies to prevent stock shortages, and maintains accurate inventory records through routine cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations between physical inventory and system records. Additionally, this position prepares and coordinates surgical implant kits to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient case fulfillment while supporting the highest standards of inventory accuracy and operational excellence.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; additional education or certifications in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or Healthcare are preferred but not required. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply, with prior experience in inventory management, operations, logistics, warehouse, customer service, or healthcare environments considered a plus. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately inspect, label, document, and handle medical implants and surgical inventory, including tracking lot numbers, expiration dates, and inventory reconciliation. Experience with Redspot, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook), and inventory management systems is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify inventory discrepancies, quality concerns, and regulatory compliance issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment, and meet operational deadlines. A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and supporting operational efficiency is highly valued. Candidates must also be able to lift up to 50 pounds and remain standing for extended periods as required by operational needs.