CRDN Field Inventory Analyst - Denver, CO

Medtronic; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Inventory Analyst to join their dynamic team in Denver. This exciting role involves managing inventory strategies and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and customer experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions while enjoying a flexible work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory strategies and coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Support inventory repositioning and ensure product availability.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Visio

Job description

CRDN Field Inventory Analyst - Denver, CO

CRDN Field Inventory Analyst - Denver, CO

Remote type: Remote

Locations: Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Vor 2 Tagen

Job requisition id: R28148

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Apr 2025

At Medtronic, you can start a career for your life. And you can work towards a fair and innovative healthcare system that is accessible to all. You will purposefully break down barriers that hinder innovations in a more connected and supportive world.

One Day in the Life

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

This field-based role is responsible for the execution of US Coronary & Renal Denervation (CRDN) field inventory strategies and initiatives to achieve Service, Inventory, Scrap, Obsolescence, Gains and Losses (SOGL) and Freight goals. This position acts as a district liaison for inventory topics between field-based employees (Sales Reps, Clinical Specialist, District Managers)/ Customers and the internal team (Global Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Care, Marketing, Logistics, and IT) while reporting directly into the US CRDN Field Inventory Analyst organization.

This individual must be analytical, results oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task and have a readiness to adapt to changing field and departmental needs. The field inventory team will receive cross-training for the cardiovascular clinical specialist role and can transition to this cardiovascular clinical role as part of the standard career path.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Field Inventory Management

• Daily engagement with multiple internal and external business partners to coordinate inventory strategies.
• Support inventory repositioning for emergent case needs, filling orders from the field, short date management, stagnant inventory management, cycle count completion and correction of inventory accuracy issues.
• Partner with field-based District Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Reps, and District Managers to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time helping to execute the perfect patient and customer experience through daily coverage logistics.
• Coordinate and execute Phase-In and Phase-Out activities for product launches including coordinating with other Medtronic employees on collection and accessing accounts/hospitals to place and remove inventory while ensuring support documents are accurate.
• Mobilize inventory for supply constraints within the assigned district.
• Collaborate with internal teams of Customer Care Supply Chain Analysts and Field Inventory Program Managers to accelerate shared business objectives focused on mobilizing inventory.
• Build credibility, trust, and respect from internal and external customers.
• Look for win-win solutions to meet BU needs while also driving the Field Inventory strategies.
• Review and analyze data and proactively elevate issues; partner with stakeholders to drive action appropriately.
• Take initiative by not only identifying opportunities/issues but also developing business cases and alternatives.
• Communicate and facilitate the execution of inventory management initiatives with sales teams.

Account Consignment Inventory Management

• Proactively monitor and maintain inventory levels at customer accounts.
• Conduct cycle counts of inventory at customer accounts as needed.
• Ensure expired and short-dated units are identified, segregated, returned, and swapped out for longer-dated units in alignment with internal processes and procedures.
• Assist with resolving discrepant inventory levels at customer accounts.
• Educate customers on inventory management requirements including care and handling, inventory level maintenance, Use-by-Date reviews, order placement, returns, swap-outs, and other processes as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with Customer Care Supply Chain and Customer service operations to ensure effective fulfillment of customer orders.
• Assist sales field with obtaining signed Consignment Agreements (CA) and Inventory Schedules (IS).

Other Job Duties

• Provide regular on-call support for evenings and weekends when critical business needs arise.
• Remote position that travels locally regularly including additional overnight or occasional flight travel.
• Understand and adhere to FDA Regulations, quality and training requirements, SOPs, and Work Instructions—continually looking for opportunities to improve quality.
• Stay current on internal training requirements and product knowledge.
• Proactively propose ideas for process improvement and take action to drive completion.
• Meet deadlines and drive results; proactively communicate and reset expectations when timelines are not achievable.
• Able to work flexible schedule as business needs dictate.

Additional Information

• This position will support the Denver, Colorado territory. The ideal candidate would reside near Denver, Colorado to successfully support this district.
• This role is 100% field-based, and candidates will be traveling locally for the majority of job duties. Candidates must be able to support overnight/long distance travel to Denver district when required (25-50%).
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean record and be subject to regular driver’s license review for compliance purposes.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• High aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with inventory management within supply chain or distribution environment.
• Self-motivated; can work with minimal supervision remotely traveling to key customers.
• Ability to participate in numerous tasks and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Systems knowledge: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Salesforce, mStar.
• Ability to travel overnight on short notice as needed.
• Interest and desire to grow into a clinical field-based role such as Clinical Specialist, Sales Rep, Field Inventory Analyst Manager, District Service Manager or District Sales Manager.
• Six Sigma Yellow, Green or Black Belt Certification.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation/influence management skills—positively resolving conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; highly flexible to changing business needs.
• Proven ability to produce consistent, detail-oriented, high-quality work.
• Ability to make sound decisions and drive action independently.
• Ability to execute logically, calmly and efficiently in a chaotic and stressful environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of supply chain-related regulatory requirements and ability to assess current procedures and resolve gaps.
• Experience working in a regulated environment—ideally the medical device industry.
• Proactively drives results.

Physical Job Requirements

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks and skills required for this position.

The physical demands described in the Job Duties section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For office duties: It is required that the employee is regularly mobile independently. The employee must also be able to use a computer and communicate with internal and external colleagues. Please contact your supervisor or local HR department for information about any specific working conditions and physical requirements for the position.

Benefits and Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Our commitment to our employees is at the core of our values. We appreciate the contributions of each individual. You contribute to our success. We offer comprehensive benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans for every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $64,800.00 - $97,200.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic Benefits and Compensation Plans

About Medtronic
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At our core, we are engineers who turn ambitious ideas into real solutions for real people. Whether in the lab, on the factory floor, or in the boardroom, each of us experiments, creates, builds, improves, and solves problems. With our skills, diverse perspectives, and pioneering spirit, we are called to create the extraordinary.

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