Field Inventory Auditor

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in the United States seeks a Field Inventory Auditor to maintain and expand relationships with distributors, sales teams and staff while conducting periodic inventory audits. You’ll ensure traceability and accuracy of inventory across locations and travel monthly to sites across the US.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with audit hardware/software and MS Excel, valid driver's license, immunizations for sterile areas, and physical ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree desirable.
• 0-3 years related experience, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Experience physical auditing or inventory management preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Immunizations required to enter sterile surgical areas for inventory counts.
• Travel up to 75% required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic inventory audits to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain and expand relationships with distributors, agents, and staff.
• Collaborate with Audit team to uphold inventory controls across locations.
• Follow standard operating procedures and provide guidance as needed.
• Travel monthly to sites across the US and support inventory management.
• Assist with distributor operations and documentation as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Adaptable communication style

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree desirable

Tools

Audit hardware/software

MS Excel

MS Office / Microsoft Suite

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Field Inventory Auditor provides support for Zimmer Biomet by maintaining and expanding relationships with our customers who include distributors, independent agents, direct sales, and support staff. The Auditor's overall objective is to satisfy, and often exceed, our customer's needs by conducting periodic inventory audits that are complete and conciliatory, ensuring inventory records and traceability are transacted appropriately.

How You'll Create Impact

• Field travel to conduct physical audits throughout the US on a monthly basis.

• Collaborates with Audit team to maintain proper inventory controls and traceability for inventory across physical locations.

• Follow all standard operating procedures, written and oral, at all times.

• Assists in training, guidance, and support, as necessary, to distributors and sales management regarding inventory management.

• Interfaces with distributors, sales management, and operations personnel to discuss inventory discrepancies; provides supporting documentation to Audit Supervisor to seek a conclusion

• Assists with other distributor operations related activities.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Focus on attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient in Audit hardware and software, computer literate with advance familiarity with Microsoft Suite, especially MS Excel

• Ability to understand Audit success (compares physical counts of inventory to recorded amount), able to identify corrections or potential gaps onsite within team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to foster positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt communication style for various internal or external stakeholders

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Required to obtain appropriate immunizations necessary to enter sterile surgical areas for inventory counts.

• Must have a valid driver's license

Your Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree desirable.

• 0 - 3 years related experience, preferably within the medical device industry.

• Prior experience physical auditing or inventory management is preferred.

Travel Expectations

Required up to 75% travel, primarily between January and October.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability