Sr. Field Inventory Specialist at Zimmer Biomet, Englewood, CO

Sr. Field Inventory Specialist at Zimmer Biomet in Englewood, CO. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

Paragon 28 (Zimmer Biomet) is hiring a Sr Field Inventory Specialist to join our team in Englewood, CO. The Sr. Field Inventory Specialist will play a key role in supporting field inventory audits, ensuring timely and accurate inventory transactions, and collaborating with internal teams to streamline operations. Through a combination of systematic tools, data analytics, and direct interactions with sales personnel, this role will drive efficient inventory control while supporting the overall success of the field inventory management process.

How You'll Create Impact

• Field Audit Support: Manages inventory transactions to support field audit packets within one week of field audits, ensuring data accuracy and audit completeness. Handles returned inventory from the field, overseeing entry of systematic audit counts.
• Reporting & Analytics: Compile and analyze monthly/quarterly metrics and key performance reports to provide operational insights to management.
• Physical Audits: Conduct bi-annual physical audits of field inventory within local assigned territories and annual physical audits for kitted inventory, ensuring all inventory is properly accounted for.
• Systematic Inventory Transactions: Lead systematic updates to field inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of audits, inspections, and changes to inventory levels.
• Product Management: Initiate the conversion and replacement of obsolete products and the retrieval of underutilized inventory to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Biologics Management: Monitor the expiration of biologic products, initiating returns or replacements for out-of-date items to ensure compliance.
• Sales Operations Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between Sales Operations, sales teams, and hospital personnel, ensuring smooth operations and support in the field.
• Policy Enforcement: Ensure adherence to inventory control policies to maintain accuracy and efficiency in field inventory operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales Support, Distribution, Billing, Accounting, and Asset Management teams to meet field inventory and operational goals.
• Audit Reporting & Corrective Actions: Partner with Field Inventory Management and Asset Management Specialists to communicate audit results and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Reconciliation Support: Lead the reconciliation of agency terminations, territory realignments, and other adjustments to ensure seamless inventory transitions.
• Other Duties: Support additional field inventory-related tasks and special projects as assigned. Provide guidance to the Inventory Specialists to complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 3+ years of experience in general office or field inventory management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office tools and experience with data visualization tools such as charts, graphs, and dashboards.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both internal teams and external customers.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues, gather relevant data, analyze information, and propose effective solutions.
• ERP Experience: Experience with SAP or another ERP system is preferred.

Travel Expectations

20% travel for audits. Access to medical facilities and compliance with associated medical requirements may be necessary

EOE