Field Inventory Auditor

Zimmer US, Inc.•Warsaw, IN

About The Position

The Field Inventory Auditor supports Zimmer Biomet by maintaining and expanding relationships with customers, including distributors, independent agents, direct sales, and support staff. The role’s overall objective is to satisfy and often exceed customer needs by conducting periodic inventory audits that are complete and conciliatory, while ensuring inventory records and traceability are handled appropriately. The position involves monthly field travel throughout the United States to conduct physical audits. The Auditor works with the Audit team to maintain inventory controls and traceability across physical locations, follows standard operating procedures, and may provide training, guidance, and support to distributors and sales management on inventory management. The Auditor also discusses discrepancies with distributors, sales management, and operations personnel, provides supporting documentation to the Audit Supervisor to help reach conclusions, and assists with other distributor operations activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of related experience.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Computer literacy and advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
Ability to compare physical inventory counts with recorded amounts and identify corrections or potential gaps onsite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to adapt communication style for different internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to obtain appropriate immunizations required to enter sterile surgical areas for inventory counts.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel up to 75%, primarily between January and October.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Related experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
Prior experience with physical auditing or inventory management.

Responsibilities

Travel throughout the United States to conduct physical inventory audits on a monthly basis.
Collaborate with the Audit team to maintain proper inventory controls and traceability across physical locations.
Follow all standard operating procedures, both written and oral.
Assist with training, guidance, and support for distributors and sales management regarding inventory management.
Discuss inventory discrepancies with distributors, sales management, and operations personnel.
Provide supporting documentation to the Audit Supervisor to help reach conclusions about discrepancies.
Assist with other distributor operations-related activities.