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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader -that's why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. This field-based role is responsible for the execution of US Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) field inventory strategies and initiatives to achieve Service, Inventory, Scrap, Obsolescence, Gains and Losses (SOGL) and Freight goals. This position acts as a district liaison for inventory topics between field-based employees (Sales Reps, Clinical Specialist, District Managers)/ Customers and the internal team (Global Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Care, Marketing, Logistics, and IT) while reporting directly into the US CRM Field Inventory Analyst organization. This individual must be analytical, results oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task and have a readiness to adapt to changing field and departmental needs. The field inventory team will receive cross-training for the cardiovascular clinical specialist role and can transition to this cardiovascular clinical role as part of the standard career path. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Field Inventory Management Daily engagement with multiple internal and external business partners to coordinate inventory strategies. Supports inventory repositioning for emergent case needs, filling order from field, short date management, stagnant inventory management, cycle count completion and correction of inventory accuracy issues. Partner with field-based District Service Managers, Clinicals Specialist, Sales Reps and District Managers to ensure the right product is the right place at the right time helping to execute the perfect patient and customer experience through daily coverage logistics. Coordinate and execute Phase-In and Phase-Out activities for product launches including coordinating with other Medtronic employees on collection and accessing accounts/hospitals to place and remove inventory while ensuring support documents are accurate. Mobilizing inventory for supply constraints within the assigned district. Collaborate with internal team of Customer Care Supply Chain Analyst and Field Inventory Program Managers to accelerate shared business objectives focused on mobilizing inventory. Build credibility, trust, and respect from internal and external customers. Looks for win-win solutions to meet BU needs while also driving the Field Inventory strategies. Reviews and analyzes data and proactively elevates issues; partners with stakeholders to drive action appropriately. Takes initiative by not only identifying opportunities/issues but also developing business cases and alternatives. Communicate and facilitate the execution of inventory management initiatives with sales teams. Account Consignment Inventory Management Proactively monitor and maintain inventory levels at customer accounts. Conduct cycle counts of inventory at customer accounts as needed. Ensure expired and short-dated units are identified, segregated, returned, and swapped out for longer-dated units in alignment with internal process and procedure. Assist with resolving discrepant inventory levels at customer accounts. Educate customers on inventory management requirements including care and handling, inventory level maintenance, Use-by-Date reviews, order placement, returns, swap-outs, and other processes as required. Maintain effective relationships with Customer Care Supply Chain and Customer service operations to insure effective fulfillment of customer orders. Assist sales field with obtaining signed Consignment Agreements (CA) and Inventory Schedules (IS). Other Job Duties Provides regular on-call support for evenings and weekends when critical business needs arise. Remote position that travels locally regularly including additional overnight or occasional flight travel. Understands and adheres to FDA Regulations, quality and training requirements, SOPs, and Work Instructions-continually looking for opportunities to improve quality. Stay current on internal training requirements and product knowledge. Proactively proposes ideas for process improvement and takes action to drive completion. Meets deadlines and drives results; proactively communicates and resets expectations when timeline is not achievable. Able to work flexible schedule as business needs dictate. Additional Information This position will support the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania territory. The ideal candidate would reside near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to successfully support this district. This role is 100% field-based, and candidates will be travelling locally for the majority of job duties. Candidates must be able to support overnight/long distance travel to Pennsylvania district when required (25-50%) Must have valid driver's license with clean record and subject to regular driver's license review for compliance purposes. Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree required Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience Nice to Have High aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills Experience with inventory management within supply chain or distribution environment Self-motivated; can work with minimal supervision remotely traveling to key customers. Ability to participate in numerous tasks and work multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Systems knowledge: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Salesforce, mStar Ability to travel overnight on short notice as needed. Interest and desire to grow into a clinical field-based role such as Clinical Specialist, Sales Rep, Field Inventory Analyst Manager, District Service Manager or District Sales Manager Preferred to have Six Sigma Yellow, Green or Black Belt Certification Preferred to have APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated negotiation/influence management skills--positively resolving conflict. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal) Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; Highly flexible to changing business needs. Proven ability to produce consistent, detail oriented, high-quality work. Ability to make sound decisions and drive action independently. Ability to execute logically, calmly and efficiently in a chaotic and stressful environment. Strong knowledge and understanding of supply chain-related regulatory requirements and ability to assess current procedures and resolve gaps. Experience working in a regulated environment--ideally the medical device industry. Proactively drives results. 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. 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):$64,800.00 - $97,200.00 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). Medtronic benefits and compensation plans ( About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( . 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. At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days. Welcome to our new Careers Site! If you applied before July 22nd, please check your email for a notification from us providing you with instructions and a link to set up your new account and retain access to your current activity. If you do not see an email from us, please feel free to proceed with creating a new account. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will... Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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 setting?is 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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