Field Inventory Analyst - Charlotte, NC

Medtronic • Charlotte, NC

5d • Remote

About The Position

Medtronic is hiring a field-based Field Inventory Analyst to execute U.S. Aortic field inventory strategies and initiatives in the Atlanta area. The role owns district inventory performance and serves as the primary district liaison for inventory-related activities, coordinating among customers, field teams, and internal partners. The ideal candidate resides near Charlotte, NC. The position is 100% field-based, with local travel for most duties and overnight or long-distance travel when required (25–50%). The position is described as remote, and the analyst reports to the US Aortic Field Inventory Analyst organization.

The analyst works across sales, clinical, customer care, supply chain, distribution, marketing, logistics, and IT teams to resolve inventory challenges, optimize availability, and support customer and business needs. The role requires analytical thinking, organization, execution, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Cross-training opportunities in a cardiovascular clinical specialist role are available to expand expertise and support a potential broader cardiovascular clinical career path.

The position also provides operational and customer support, including inventory optimization, consignment account management, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, urgent case support, and continuous improvement. The analyst must follow applicable FDA regulations, SOPs, training requirements, and quality standards. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, subject to regular license compliance review.

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 and clean driving record; the license is subject to regular compliance review.
• Ability to support overnight or long-distance travel when required (25–50%).
• For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
• Candidates for roles below Principal level must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving skills, including diagnosing issues and implementing solutions in complex environments.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and customer-focused execution skills.
• Supply chain and inventory management expertise.
• Ability to work 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 effectiveness under pressure.
• Confidence navigating regulated environments while ensuring compliance and improving processes.
• A record of delivering measurable results and exceeding expectations through proactive execution.

Responsibilities

• Own district inventory performance and drive strategic inventory decisions.
• Serve as the district liaison among customers, field teams, and internal business partners for inventory activities.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve inventory challenges to maintain product availability and support urgent patient and customer needs.
• Lead inventory optimization, including inventory redeployment, emergent case support, field order fulfillment, short-dated inventory mitigation, stagnant inventory reduction, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy improvement.
• Partner with District Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Representatives, and District Managers to ensure products are available at the right place and time.
• Mobilize inventory during supply constraints to minimize disruption, mitigate risk, and maintain business continuity.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution with Customer Care Supply Chain Analysts and Field Inventory Program Managers.
• Build and strengthen stakeholder relationships, and promote collaborative solutions balancing 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 implementation.
• Influence adoption and execution of inventory initiatives across sales and field organizations through communication, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage inventory health and performance across customer consignment accounts.
• Conduct, reconcile, and resolve cycle counts to maintain inventory integrity.
• Manage expired and short-dated products, coordinate returns, and arrange timely replacement with viable inventory.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Advise customers on inventory management, product handling, inventory maintenance, ordering, returns, and replenishment.
• Partner with Customer Care, Supply Chain, and Customer Service 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 with customers and field teams, build partnerships, and resolve operational challenges.
• Follow FDA regulations, SOPs, training requirements, and quality standards, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes.
• Maintain product, system, and operational expertise to provide informed recommendations and solutions.
• Lead process improvements that streamline operations, increase efficiency, reduce risk, and improve customer outcomes.
• Meet commitments, resolve obstacles, and communicate proactively with stakeholders.
• Adapt to changing conditions and competing priorities while maintaining focus on business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• 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 or reimbursement
• 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
• Medtronic Incentive Plan (short-term incentive)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level