Inventory Analyst

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. We are seeking a high caliber US Field Inventory Specialist working under general supervision and in partnership with the Supply Chain, Commercial, and Customer Service teams. This role is responsible for managing inventory within the US Commercial team and for the efficient flow of inventory between the distribution center, accounts, and our Sales Reps. This role will proactively monitor and analyze field inventory to ensure optimization as well as adherence to the US field inventory policy. The focus is driving measurable cost-efficiency improvements (Inventory Levels, Scrap and Freight) while improving service levels. This role also interprets and implements USD specific policies and procedures to accomplish assignments. What Youll Work On Execute processes and develop tools to manage field inventory including transactional processes, documentation and reporting, training and supporting application tools. Focus on optimizing inventory levels and minimizing expenses (scrap and freight). Partner with sales management, sales representatives, and internal leadership to ensure cross-functional buy-in and alignment on execution of consignment inventory target setting, rerouting of product and successful execution of phase-in/phase-out projects. Ensure sales representatives are informed of consignment return procedures and organizational policies and processes associated with inventory management. Proactively monitor and maintain inventory through partnership with the sales team and internal parties. Resolves errors and/or discrepancies within regard to inventory with customer service and distribution teams, and with sales reps as needed. Extracts data from internal systems to create various excel spreadsheets used to identify inventory management, expired inventory, stock rotation initiatives, and other inventory/stocking issues. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the information that is entered in the ERP system. Utilize problem solving techniques when handling interaction with Sales Reps, Sales Managers, and Customers. Responsible for coordinating cycle counts activities with the Sales Representatives. May research and resolve various discrepancies that arise in the cycle counts reports. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree (± 16 years) BA, BBA, or BS OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 1-2 Years of Related work experience in Business, Sales, Supply Chain or Finance. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to perform intermediate capability in Microsoft Excel and SAP/Business Objects strongly preferred. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to travel <5%. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) preferred. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter