Field Inventory Analyst

What You Can Expect

Protos Field Inventory Analyst is responsible for day-to-day execution of analysis for the Protos project Inventory Optimization workstream.  Key responsibilities are to maintain and update the demand based inventory model, reports and underlying data needed to support inventory optimization.  The job also entails acting as a liaison with the distributors to more efficiently manage field inventory and communication processes.  Substantial on-site work with distributors during length of project required.

How You'll Create Impact

• Maintain and develop demand-driven inventory model to assist with Protos field inventory optimization initiatives.
• Act as liaison with key data owners and stakeholders at distributor locations.
• Assist with development and use of reports for use on-site at distributor to systematically approach demand-driven inventory optimization efforts.
• Work with sales operations, logistics, and forecasting groups to manage field inventory.
• Update and support Protos Project Management Office (PMO) function centrally in Warsaw.
• Liaison with other Protos workstreams to integrate findings, prepare outputs and reports.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Possess knowledge of field inventory processes and functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to achieve results through influence in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and identify creative solutions to complex problems.
• Have understanding of supply chain and business processes including requirements planning, distribution, and sales.
• In-depth knowledge of information systems, interrelations and tools including Microsoft Office applications, SQL, Access, VBA, and the ability to utilize these tools to deliver critical business reporting and applications.
• Understanding of Zimmer products, strategic business units, and basic manufacturing process.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and how to impact and influence people.
• Must acquire or possess familiarity with PMO (Project Management Office) processes and functions.

Your Background

• B.S. in Business Management, Information Management, Computer Science or related field.
• 3-5 years experience with sales operations functions and inventory management / logistics.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 70%

This role has a salary range of $64,355-80,444 annually plus bonus.