CRDN Field Inventory Analyst - Columbus, OH

Medtronic in; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Inventory Analyst to enhance healthcare access and equity. This role involves managing inventory strategies, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring optimal product placement for customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving, with opportunities for career progression into clinical roles. Join a committed team dedicated to alleviating pain and restoring health, while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits tailored to support your life stages.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Incentive plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to work remotely and travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory strategies with internal and external partners.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels at customer accounts.
• Provide on-call support during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

mStar

Job description

CRDN Field Inventory Analyst - Columbus, OH (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 May 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We seek to hire a diverse workforce at every level: fresh ideas and inclusive insights are essential to our leadership in the industry. We aim to attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and represent a wide variety of life experiences.

This field-based role involves executing US CRDN field inventory strategies to meet Service, Inventory, Scrap, Obsolescence, Gains and Losses (SOGL), and Freight goals. It acts as a district liaison for inventory topics between field employees (Sales Reps, Clinical Specialists, District Managers), customers, and internal teams (Global Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Care, Marketing, Logistics, IT), reporting directly into the US CRDN Field Inventory Analyst organization.

The individual must be analytical, results-oriented, highly organized, and adaptable to changing needs. Cross-training for the cardiovascular clinical specialist role is available, with potential career progression into clinical roles.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Field Inventory Management:
   • Coordinate inventory strategies with internal and external partners daily.
   • Support inventory repositioning, short date management, cycle counts, and accuracy issues.
   • Partner with field teams to ensure optimal product placement for patient and customer experience.
   • Manage Phase-In and Phase-Out activities during product launches.
   • Mobilize inventory to address supply constraints.
   • Collaborate with the supply chain team to meet business objectives.
   • Build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
   • Identify opportunities and develop business cases for improvements.
   • Communicate and execute inventory initiatives with sales teams.
2. Account Consignment Inventory Management:
   • Monitor and maintain inventory levels at customer accounts.
   • Conduct cycle counts and manage expired or short-dated units.
   • Resolve discrepancies and educate customers on inventory procedures.
   • Maintain relationships with Customer Care and support order fulfillment.
   • Assist with Customer Agreements and Inventory Schedules.
3. Other Duties:
   • Provide on-call support during evenings and weekends.
   • Travel locally and occasionally overnight or long-distance.
   • Adhere to FDA regulations, SOPs, and quality standards.
   • Stay current on training and product knowledge.
   • Propose process improvements and meet deadlines.
   • Work flexible hours as needed.

Additional Information

• This role supports the Columbus, Ohio territory; residence near Columbus preferred.
• Travel is approximately 25-50% for local and overnight trips.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with no experience required.

Nice to Have

• Problem-solving aptitude, excellent communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in supply chain or distribution inventory management.
• Self-motivated with ability to work remotely and travel.
• Knowledge of systems like Microsoft Office, Salesforce, mStar.
• Interest in growing into clinical or sales roles.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma, CPIM/CSCP are a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally medical devices.

Physical Job Requirements

Must meet physical demands to perform essential functions, with accommodations available for disabilities. Regular mobility, computer use, and communication are required.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary ($66,400 - $99,600) and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), incentive plans, paid time off, and more, supporting various life stages.

About Medtronic

Leading global healthcare technology company committed to solving health challenges with a team of over 95,000 passionate people. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

We promote diversity and equal employment opportunity. For more details, visit our website and review our policies on fair employment practices.