Field Inventory Manager

Spineology Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spineology Inc. is seeking a Manager, Field Inventory to lead the development and execution of our field inventory program, driving reporting, analytics, processes, and controls across the West Coast Hub.

You will own performance, accuracy, and utilization of field inventory and partner with Sales to maximize value. This role requires about 25% travel, a builder mindset, and strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights that improve inventory planning and customer service in a

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 3–5+ years in field inventory, inventory management, supply chain, operations, logistics, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and continuously improve Spineology’s field inventory program, including processes, controls, reporting, and accountability.
• Lead the growth and evolution of the Field Inventory function as business needs expand.
• Own the performance, accuracy, and utilization of all field inventory.
• Partner with Sales leadership and field representatives to maximize inventory utilization and ensure inventory placement supports customer and business needs.
• Develop, manage, and report KPIs related to inventory utilization, accuracy, aging, returns, expired product, and overall field inventory performance.

Skills

Field inventory

Inventory management

Supply chain

Operations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Inventory management tools

Job description

Company Description

Spineology Inc. is a spine-focused medical device company that pioneered Conform and Expand technology with OptiMesh, a novel implant for lumbar fusion surgical patients. OptiMesh is the only conforming, patient-specific lumbar expandable implant on the market, offering a small insertion profile that expands to one of the largest implant footprints available. Backed by robust clinical data and an IDE De Novo level grant, OptiMesh demonstrates Spineology’s commitment to validated, innovative solutions. The company is dedicated to patient-centered care and aims to provide spine patients freedom from pain through advanced spinal fusion technologies. Spineology designs its implants to overcome the limitations of static and mechanically expandable devices while tailoring fit to each patient’s unique anatomy.

Overview Of Job Function

The Manager, Field Inventory will lead the development and execution of Spineology’s field inventory program, with responsibility for all field inventory and a strong focus on building the reporting, analytics, processes, and controls needed to drive greater efficiency, visibility, and utilization across the field. This role will develop and manage key performance indicators, dashboards, and analytical tools that identify trends, risks, and opportunities, enabling more informed decision-making around inventory placement, aging, returns, accuracy, and overall field performance.

This role is ideal for someone with a builder mentality who enjoys creating structure, using data to drive decisions, and partnering closely with Sales and cross-functional teams. The Manager will own field inventory performance, returns and expired product management, and inventory accuracy within the West Coast Hub.

A critical part of the role is ensuring inventory is strategically positioned and effectively leveraged in the field to support customer demand, revenue opportunities, and growth. This position requires approximately 25% travel, including overnight travel.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Build, develop, and continuously improve Spineology’s field inventory program, including processes, controls, reporting, and accountability.
• Lead the growth and evolution of the Field Inventory function as business needs expand.
• Own the performance, accuracy, and utilization of all field inventory.
• Partner closely with Sales leadership and field representatives to maximize inventory utilization and ensure inventory placement supports customer and business needs.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve reporting, dashboards, and analytics that provide visibility into field inventory performance and support better business decisions.
• Analyze inventory utilization, turns, aging, levels, and trends by territory, distributor, representative, and product.
• Develop, manage, and report KPIs related to inventory utilization, accuracy, aging, returns, expired product, and overall field inventory performance.
• Identify excess, underutilized, aging, and expiring inventory and drive plans for redeployment, return, or corrective action.
• Own the return process for expired and other eligible inventory, including tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, outstanding purchase orders and transactions, transfers, returns, and other field inventory issues through reconciliation and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate and conduct field inventory audits and support territory, representative, and distributor transitions.
• Own inventory accuracy for the West Coast Hub, including cycle counts, reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, transaction accuracy, and corrective action.
• Establish and maintain effective inventory controls, standard work, and accountability across the field and West Coast Hub.
• Partner with Customer Service, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Sales to improve inventory performance and support surgical demand.
• Identify root causes of recurring inventory issues and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Manage open PO analysis, proactive communication, and issue resolution to ensure timely order fulfillment and address discrepancies or delays.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time to support field audits, territory initiatives, distributor needs, hub activities, and other business requirements.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of experience in field inventory, inventory management, supply chain, operations, logistics, or a related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will be:

• A builder by nature who is energized by creating structure and helping develop a growing function.
• Highly analytical and comfortable translating inventory data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experienced in developing reporting, metrics, and analytics that improve operational performance and decision-making.
• A strong cross-functional partner who understands the importance of collaboration with Sales.
• Organized, process-driven, and comfortable driving accountability and issues through resolution.
• Able to balance operational discipline with the needs of a growing commercial organization.
• Strong in Excel and comfortable learning ERP, reporting, and inventory-management tools.
• Experienced in inventory, operations, supply chain, field operations, or related function; medical device experience is strongly preferred.
• Able and willing to travel approximately 25% of the time, including overnight travel as business needs require.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

EEO STATEMENT

Spineology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

ADA ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Spineology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application process or employment, please contact [e-mail]

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. It is not intended to create, nor should it be construed as, a contract of employment. Employment with Spineology is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise provided by law.