Inventory Control Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in Norwood, MA is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to manage and communicate field/distributor inventory, perform cycle counts, and generate regular reports to optimize stock and protect assets.

You will use systems like SMS, ZSIS, and DCS, work cross-functionally with sales and operations, and support vendor accounts while ensuring compliance with FDA QSR and ISO standards.

This role also requires lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional travel up to 5% of the time.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years’ warehouse experience preferred.
• Inventory control and data analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and communicate field/distributor inventory, both physically and systematically.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies, identify root causes, and report findings.
• Facilitate returns/exchanges of expired or calibrated products with warehouse and field personnel.
• Generate weekly/monthly reports and review missing/late inventory reports daily.

Skills

MS Excel

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Warehouse experience

Tools

SMS inventory system

ZSIS

DCS

FedEx programs

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 Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for the control and communication around field/distributor inventory both physically and systematically, through monitoring, traceability, and reconciliations. This position supports all department goals, especially those that seek to optimize field inventory levels and protect company assets while elevating the satisfaction of the customer’s experience.

The office location for this position is Norwood, MA.

How You'll Create Impact

• Uses Inventory systems such as SMS, ZSIS, DCS, Fed-ex programs to loan, receive, ship, issue and monitor inventory.
• Investigates inventory variances and disputed inventory and works cross-departmentally to identify root cause and recommend solutions; responsible for disposition and reporting including brand rationalization and product recalls.
• Facilitates the return/exchange of expiry dated/calibrated products between warehouse and field personnel, as required.
• Generates regular weekly/monthly reporting as well as all ad-hoc reporting; review and reconcile missing/late inventory reports on a daily basis.Supports all communication and administrative functions related to the termination of distributor inventory accounts.
• Assist with strategic inventory request and fulfillment
• Monitor and assist with asset placement and recovery through cross functional collaboration with sales and operations
• Coordinate and accurately log inventory outflow of loose inventory requests
• Conduct cycle counts in offices and accounts.

All duties must be performed in compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Computer literate with intermediate to advanced familiarity with MS Excel
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to foster positive relationships with all internal and external (sales) personnel
• Results-oriented with the ability to accomplish work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures, written and oral, at all times
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks
• Demonstrated analytical skills, especially in the areas of process improvement and problem solving.
• Highly developed organizational skills – able to handle multiple high priority tasks/projects concurrently
• Must be able to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping and heavy lifting (50 lbs).

Your Background

• HS Diploma, G.E.D. equivalent or equivalent experience required.
• One to two years’ experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience with Inventory Control practices and data analysis preferred.
• Frequent lifting required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require vendor credentialing.

Travel Expectations

Up to 5%

Expected Compensation Range

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability