Vascular Field Technician - Sacramento, CA

MDU Medtronic USA Inc; California; In loco; USD 67.000 - 101.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Medtronic plc in Sacramento seeks an Inventory Field Specialist to optimize field inventory and ensure products are in the right places. You will partner with Clinical Service Managers, Sales Reps, and District Managers to drive efficiency and reduce obsolescence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years in inventory or field operations, and willingness to travel 50% domestically. A valid driver's license and active insurance are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of relevant inventory/field operations experience.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50% and lift/carry 20 pounds.

Mansioni

• Promotes and supports products within assigned geographic area to meet targets.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders to drive therapy adoption.
• Assesses customer needs and provides product services to maximize benefits.
• Develops market development plans and coordinates cross-functional teams.
• Establishes relationships with Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales Training to address issues.

Conoscenze

Inventory management

Stakeholder collaboration

Sales support

Project coordination

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Nov 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life Inventory Focus

Partner with field-based Clinical Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Reps, and District Managers within the team to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. Optimize return on invested inventory across the district. Repositioning underperforming inventory to accounts with revenue growth opportunities. Communicate and facilitate inventory management initiatives with sales and service teams. Serve as district expert for inventory-related processes—partner with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to drive action appropriately. Conduct cycle counts of inventory at customer accounts. Assist with resolving discrepant inventory levels. Recommend and monitor inventory levels in alignment with customer segmentation and pricing & contracting strategies. Coordinate and execute Phase-In and Phase-Out activities for product launches. Mitigate field inventory-related expenses (scrap, obsolescence, and physical gain/loss). Assist sales field or lead efforts in accounts to obtain signed Consignment Agreements (CA) and Inventory Schedules (IS). This role's territory is the Sacramento, CA area. There is NO relocation assistance available for this position.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Promotes and supports Medtronic's Vascular products and services within an assigned geographic area and specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets. Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders, including key decision makers, customers, their staff, and administrators who drive business and therapy adoption. Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs, and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's Vascular products and services to understand and confirm customer needs, effectively engage, and overcome customer objections. Promotes and establishes education of the company's products and services. Conducts and evaluates market research, including customer and competitor activities. Develops and implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed. Assesses customer needs and feedback regarding new products and modifications to existing products and communicates to internal stakeholders, including R&D, Operations, and Marketing. Establishes effective relationships and collaborates with other departments (Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales Training, etc.) to address critical business issues and opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. Employees must also interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Ability to travel domestically over 50% by automobile, plane, or other forms of transportation Lifting/carrying 20 pounds Sit/stand walk 6-8 hours a day Operate moving vehicle Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical device industry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Effectively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organizational levels
• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating programs
• Ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines
• Strong work ethic in accomplishing objectives of the position
• Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$67,200.00 - $100,800.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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