Field Inventory Analyst - Charlotte, NC

Medtronic•Charlotte, NC

4d•$67,200 - $100,800•Remote

About The Position

The Field Inventory Analyst is a field-based role responsible for executing U.S. Aortic field inventory strategies and initiatives in the Atlanta area, supporting service, inventory, scrap, obsolescence, gains and losses, and freight goals. The analyst serves as the district’s primary liaison for inventory activities, aligning field teams, customers, and internal partners across supply chain, distribution, customer care, marketing, logistics, and IT. The role reports directly to the US Aortic Field Inventory Analyst organization and partners across functions to resolve inventory challenges, optimize product availability, and support customer and business needs. The position requires analytical thinking, organization, and effective execution in a fast-paced environment, including managing competing priorities and adapting to changing field and business requirements. The role also offers cross-training opportunities within the cardiovascular clinical specialist role to develop expertise and support a potential broader cardiovascular clinical career path. This is a 100% field-based position with local travel for the majority of duties. The ideal candidate resides near Charlotte, NC. Overnight or long-distance travel may be required (25–50%). Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record and are subject to regular license reviews for compliance. The posting also describes the position as remote to support collaboration. The role owns district inventory performance and customer consignment inventory health, including optimization, cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, expired and short-dated product management, replenishment, and compliance. It supports urgent customer and patient needs, supply constraints, customer service continuity, and process improvement while adhering to FDA regulations, SOPs, training requirements, and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
Valid driver’s license with a clean record; subject to regular driver’s license review for compliance.
Ability to support overnight or long-distance travel when required (25–50%).
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional problem-solving ability, including diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in complex environments.
Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and deliver customer-focused execution.
Supply chain and inventory management expertise to improve inventory performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to thrive autonomously in a field-based role, take initiative, and drive results with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
Ability to use technology and data to identify trends, inform decisions, and improve operational outcomes.
Ambition and capability to advance into clinical, sales, or field leadership roles.
Sound business judgment, independent action, and calm effectiveness under pressure.
Confidence navigating regulated environments and improving processes and controls.
Track record of measurable results, influencing outcomes, and exceeding expectations through proactive execution.

Responsibilities

Own district inventory performance and make strategic inventory decisions in coordination with customers, field teams, and internal business partners.
Anticipate, identify, and resolve inventory challenges to maintain product availability and support urgent patient and customer needs.
Lead inventory optimization, including redeployment, emergent case support, field order fulfillment, short-dated inventory mitigation, stagnant inventory reduction, cycle counts, and accuracy improvements.
Partner with District Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Representatives, and District Managers to ensure products are available in the right place at the right time.
Mobilize inventory during supply constraints to minimize disruption, mitigate risk, and maintain business continuity.
Coordinate with Customer Care Supply Chain Analysts and Field Inventory Program Managers to accelerate inventory movement and achieve business objectives.
Build stakeholder relationships and influence collaboration, trust, and successful outcomes; promote solutions that balance customer needs, business priorities, and inventory strategies.
Use data to identify trends and risks, escalate issues, and implement solutions before they affect customers or business performance.
Develop business cases, recommend solutions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives and implementation efforts.
Influence adoption and execution of inventory initiatives across sales and field organizations through communication, collaboration, and accountability.
Own inventory health and performance across customer consignment accounts to maximize availability, accuracy, and compliance.
Conduct, reconcile, and resolve cycle counts to maintain inventory integrity.
Manage expired and short-dated product, coordinate returns, and ensure timely replacement with viable inventory.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Advise and educate customers on inventory management, product handling, inventory maintenance, ordering, returns, and replenishment.
Partner with Customer Care, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams to support accurate order fulfillment and customer service.
Drive completion of Consignment Agreements and Inventory Schedules with customers and field sales teams.
Provide on-call support during critical business events to maintain customer service and inventory operations.
Travel regularly to engage customers and field teams, build partnerships, and resolve operational challenges firsthand.
Adhere to FDA regulations, SOPs, training requirements, and quality standards, while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes.
Maintain product, system, and operational expertise and provide informed recommendations and solutions.
Lead process improvements to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve customer outcomes.
Meet commitments, resolve obstacles, communicate proactively, and balance competing priorities while focusing on business objectives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
Simple Steps global well-being program.
Incentive plans.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
Short-term disability.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.