Field Inventory Associate - 1st Shift

Stryker Corporation; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Novi, MI seeks a Field Inventory Associate to manage branch warehouse inventory and support hospitals and customers through cycle counting, inspections, and reconciliation. You will work with sales teams to ensure product availability and maintain accurate records across the territory.

Responsibilities include receiving, storing, labeling, and distributing medical devices, performing reconciliations, and coordinating replacements for expired or defective items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid US Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory within branch warehouse and support hospitals and customers through cycle counting.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across the territory using ERP systems.
• Perform inventory reconciliations by comparing counts to system records and investigate discrepancies.
• Inspect inventory for expired or defective products and coordinate replacements.
• Support audits and continuous improvement to maintain audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives and hospital staff on inventory questions.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Pivot tables

Queries

Job description

Work Flexibility

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule 1st Shift: Mon – Fri, 7:30a – 4p Overtime based on business needs

What you will do

As a Field Inventory Associate, you will manage inventory within the branch warehouse while supporting hospitals and customer locations through cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, product inspections, and inventory accuracy initiatives. You will work closely with sales teams and customers to ensure product availability and maintain accurate inventory records across the territory. Receive, store, organize, and distribute medical devices, materials, and inventory within the warehouse. Maintain accurate inventory records, reports, and documentation using ERP and inventory management systems. Perform inventory reconciliations by comparing physical counts to system records and researching discrepancies. Ensure inventory is properly stored, labeled, tracked, and maintained in accordance with quality and operational requirements. Inspect inventory for expired, damaged, or defective products and coordinate replacement or disposal as needed. Support inventory audits, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to maintain inventory accuracy and audit readiness. Conduct cycle counts at hospitals, customer locations, and branch sites throughout the territory, reconciling counts with company inventory records. Partner with Sales Representatives, Sales Managers, and hospital staff to address inventory-related questions and ensure product availability. Manage customer consignment inventory records and maintain required agreements and documentation.

What you need

Required High school diploma or equivalent Three (3) years of relevant work experience Valid US Drivers License and a good driving record Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs

Preferred

Inventory control, cycle count experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment Experience in medical industry, sterile processing, warehouse Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and ERP systems (including data analysis tools i.e. queries, pivot tables, etc.) Experience with SAP

Salary / Benefits

$24.54 - $33.68 USD Hourly

Travel Percentage: 30%

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility (Detailed)

Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.