Inventory Control Coordinator (Mt. Zion, IL)

Zimmer Biomet; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a Surgery Coordinator to optimize the delivery of surgical materials, coordinating requisitions and ensuring accurate fulfillment. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet tight timelines.

Responsibilities include inventory management using ERP/MRP systems, coordination with shipping, and on-site fulfillment support. A valid driver’s license and 2 years in related fields are expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; equivalent combinations considered.
• 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales Support, Inventory Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely and accurate surgery requisitions and fulfillment of product orders.
• Fulfill surgery requests accurately within time constraints.
• Utilize ERP/MRP software to loan, receive, ship, issue and monitor inventory; coordinate with shipping companies as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations, Supply Chain and Operations to fulfill orders on time; assist on-site warehouse staff in fulfillment.
• Maintain real-time inventory status for Operations leadership and Sales teams; provide updates.
• Responsible for return of inventory in a timely manner.
• Box, pack, label and ship instruments; use shipping programs as needed.
• Deliver/retrieve inventory including restocks and emergency runs to facilities.
• Develops product knowledge through training, webinars, and collaboration with sales and marketing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Task ownership

Product knowledge

On-call availability

Holiday work

Heavy lifting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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 Surgery Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of materials needed for surgery. Responsibilities include the safe and timely transportation of inventory to medical facilities and/or locations specified.

How You'll Create Impact

• Coordinate with staff to make sure surgery requisitions are submitted timely and accurately to ensure fulfillment and delivery of product. Check orders for completeness and make recommendations based on previous orders.
• Fulfill surgery requests accurately and within time constraints.
• Use Enterprise Resource Planning/Manufacturing Resource Planning software programs to loan, receive, ship, issue and monitor inventory. May also require coordination with shipping companies.
• Collaborate and troubleshoot with cross-functional departments, including Sales Operations, Supply Chain and Operations to fulfill orders accurately and on-time. Assist on-site warehouse personnel in manual fulfillment of orders with ‘all hands on deck’ approach.
• Maintain status of inventory at all times with ability to provide real-time updates to Operations leadership and Sales team members.
• Responsible for the return of inventory in a timely manner.
• Boxing, packing, labeling, shipping instruments, and using shipping programs as needed.
• Deliver/retrieve inventory including restock and emergency runs to the appropriate facility in a safe and accurate manner.
• Develops and enhances product knowledge through training, webinars, learning modules, interaction and partnership with sales, marketing, sales training, med ed.

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

• Organizational and time management skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail; follows directions closely and completes tasks efficiently and effectively.
• History of successfully owning tasks and taking responsibility for assigned process as part of a larger team.
• Demonstrated knowledge to identify Zimmer Biomet products by major product groupings and familiarity with product lines of other divisions preferred.
• Participation in departmental 24 hour emergency “on-call” service is a requirement of this position.
• Required to work some holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs on occasional basis.

Your Background

• HS Diploma or equivalent is (G.E.D.) required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2 years’ experience required; preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales Support, Inventory Management, Information Systems, or other technical field.
• Must have valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability