Field Inventory Team Lead - 1st Shift

Work Flexibility: Field-based Schedule 1st Shift: Mon – Fri, 8am start On-call rotation, required What you will do As the Field Inventory Team Lead, you will drive efficient branch operations by managing inventory accuracy, analyzing performance metrics, supporting customers and healthcare professionals, improving service processes, and leading projects that enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Cycle count inventory in various hospital and office locations throughout territory; reconcile counts with company inventory logs; submit adjustments; responsible to count all branch inventory at least once per annual year; understand and implement procedures to manage inventory shelf life and expiry records Manage, report, and analyze branch operations metrics and productivity, track service levels and problem solve any discrepancies Provide phone support for inquiries from sales and healthcare professionals; occasionally perform responsibilities in Hospital/Operating room setting; keep records of customer interactions and transactions, details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions; prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages and/or shipments; determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location Dispose of damaged or defective items following procedures Provide coaching, feedback and guidance to improve service levels, internal processes and customer support methodology Engage, interact, and respond in a prompt, accurate, courteous and poised manner in order to encourage positive business relationships Carry out long-term projects and keep management informed of progress from start to finish. What you need Required Bachelor’s degree in business or related, or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree Valid Driver’s license with good driving record Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs Ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs, including weekend and evening call/participate in rotational on call as needed Preferred Experience in people management Demonstrated warehouse/inventory control experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Access, ERP systems (including data analysis tools i.e. queries, pivot tables, etc.); SAP, Power BI $64,400 - $94,400 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 30% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.