Manager, Inventory
ZOLL Medical Corporation
Summary
The Inventory Manager is responsible for the oversight and accuracy of various inventory related transactions. This includes, but isn't limited to; Material Review Report (MRR), Return to Vendor (RTV) and WIP cycle count transactions, the coordination of work in process (WIP) sub-assembly production/back-flush and issuance for Technical Service and sales order requirements. This individual will provide leadership to a team of inventory coordinators and supervisors.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Oversee the timely and accurate completion of all WIP inventory related transactions and reconciliation.
- Own the site wide cycle count process. Investigate variances, perform appropriate adjustments and drive process corrections/improvements as appropriate.
- Responsible for the management and disposition of inventory reserves.
- Ensure that all non-conforming WIP material movement, and subsequent ERP transactions, are in accordance with all relative non-conforming material SOPs.
- Maintain forecasts of ZOLL's Technical Service function.
- Maintain all WIP inventory related KPIs. This includes, but is not limited to; Cycle count, WIP inventory, scrap and reserves related metrics.
- Collaborate with warehouse leadership and other staff to ensure business objectives are met.
- Provide routine status updates to operations leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 3 years' experience in manufacturing environment: doing transactional activities including stockroom, inventory and purchasing receipt transactions required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in research and problem solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Effectively communicates and presents results and recommendations
- Desire, willingness and ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
- Reliable professional with excellent record-keeping skills who possesses great attention to detail and a material operations mindset
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 3 years' experience in manufacturing environment: doing transactional activities including stockroom, inventory and purchasing receipt transactions required
- Skilled in research and problem solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Effectively communicates and presents results and recommendations
- Desire, willingness and ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
- Reliable professional with excellent record-keeping skills who possesses great attention to detail and a material operations mindset
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plans
Company overview
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group company, is a global leader in acute critical care medical devices and software solutions. Founded in 1980 and named after Dr. Paul Zoll, the pioneering cardiologist known as "The Father of Modern Cardiac Therapy," the company develops innovative technologies that advance emergency care and save lives. ZOLL provides a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and software solutions including defibrillators and cardiac monitors, CPR feedback systems, therapeutic temperature management devices, ventilation equipment, and sleep apnea diagnostic tools. The company's products are used worldwide by healthcare professionals, EMS and fire personnel, and lay rescuers to treat patients with serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. ZOLL's flagship products include the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator, which has protected over one million patients, and the remedē System for treating central sleep apnea. With a focus on improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies, ZOLL combines cutting-edge technology with comprehensive training and support services to empower medical professionals and improve patient care across the continuum of emergency response and critical care.