Associate Territory Manager - Field Operations (Mid-South Region)

Requisition ID:                       64135                          Title: Associate Territory Manager - Field Operations (Mid-South Region) Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: Naples, FL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking an Associate Territory Manager – Field Operations to assist in the management of system wide inventory levels, coordinate product movement and oversee field audit activities within the Field Operations Unit. Support and drive strategic inventory optimization processes at the Corporate, Regional and Agency levels. The Associate Territory Manager - Field Operations will be responsible for maximizing field inventory logistics, field utilization and agency product availability. If you are interested in working, learning, and professionally advancing in a fast-growing global organization with great resources and opportunities, then apply to join our talented team and support us in Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive utilization of field inventory at agency locations.
• Collaborate with Product Management to optimize field instrument and implant configurations.
• Support Field Audit activities by driving sound inventory control practices and ensure accuracy of consigned inventories.
• Lead agency pre-audit planning discussions onsite.
• Conduct routine formal agenda driven agency onsite meetings with the goal of driving operational efficiencies, field compliance, and audit readiness.
• Implement Agency cycle count programs to monitor inventory controls and inventory accuracy.
• Assist Agencies with implementation of FIFO/FEFO systems to align with best practices.
• Coordinates product movement within agency network.
• Collaborate with Loaners Department to maximize loaner set turns and drive field compliance.
• Drive agency inventory best practices that appropriately manage slow moving, excess and expired inventory within the agency network.
• Assist with the creation and buy-in of Regional and Agency continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with agencies to create utilization efficiencies.
• Develop and execute plans by product line to realign inventory based on monthly metrics.
• Support new product launch plans to maximize sales performance and coordinate the corresponding return of old inventory, if applicable.
• Review, monitor, and support inventory quantities for each agency/inventory location; Realign when necessary.
• Measure and report field inventory investment and productivity levels on a monthly basis.
• Support the organization with all things relating to acquisitions and agency transitions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations to determine, maintain and monitor max inventory quantities for each agency / inventory location.
• Travel up to 50% may be required

 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or other related field of study required
• Inventory Management experience with an international company, preferably Orthopedic based
• 2+ years related experience with a general knowledge of: Field Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or Accounting required

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Working knowledge of procedures and practices in office services, especially in supplies and inventory. Understanding of effective and efficient methods of storing and managing inventory.

 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) advanced Excel skills preferred
• ERP software (SAP) preferred