Remote Field Inventory Strategist

Medtronic plc; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a field-based Inventory Management professional focused on executing US Aortic inventory strategies in the Charlotte, NC region. This role coordinates between field teams, customers, and internal groups to optimize inventory, reduce obsolescence, and meet service goals.

Overnight travel up to 50% may be required; a valid driver's license is essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to

Responsibilities

• Own district inventory performance by driving strategic inventory decisions and serving as the critical link between customers, field teams, and internal business partners.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve inventory challenges to ensure uninterrupted product availability and support urgent patient and customer needs.
• Lead inventory optimization efforts, including redeployment, emergent case support, field order fulfillment, short-dated inventory mitigation, stagnant inventory reduction, cycle count execution, and inventory accuracy improvement.
• Ensure the right product is available at the right place and right time by partnering with District Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Representatives, and District Managers to deliver a flawless customer and patient experience.
• Mobilize inventory rapidly during supply constraints to minimize disruption, mitigate risk, and maintain business continuity across the district.
• Drive cross functional execution with Customer Care Supply Chain Analysts and Field Inventory Program Managers to accelerate inventory movement and achieve critical business objectives.
• Build, influence, and strengthen stakeholder relationships that enable collaboration, trust, and successful business outcomes.
• Challenge the status quo and champion win-win solutions that balance customer needs, business priorities, and inventory management strategies.
• Leverage data to drive action, uncover trends, identify risks, elevate issues, and implement solutions before they impact customers or business performance.
• Take ownership of continuous improvement opportunities by developing business cases, recommending solutions, and leading implementation efforts.
• Influence adoption and execution of inventory initiatives across sales and field organizations through clear communication, collaboration, and accountability.

Job description

Medtronic plc is seeking a field-based Inventory Management professional focused on executing US Aortic inventory strategies in the Charlotte, NC region. This role coordinates between field teams, customers, and internal groups to optimize inventory, reduce obsolescence, and meet service goals.

Overnight travel up to 50% may be required; a valid driver's license is essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to