Inventory Analyst 2

Company Description

It started with a simple idea : what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive . As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose : to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position :

This Inventory Analyst 2 is responsible for analysis, development, and coordination of all assigned tasks relating to inventory control. These include daily cycle counts, material transactions, interplant replenishment and others.

Essential Job Duties :

Report analytics related to inventory accuracy, root cause analysis and trends to improve cycle count and distribution performance.

Manage the daily cycle count program and annual physical inventory count.

Hold regular status meeting and present cycle count performance adherence.

Maintain, report and drive improvements to internal replenishment processes. Also reporting on DOH metrics for WIP locations.

Provide support for service demand by reporting shortages and keeping OTD adherence

Resolve WO discrepancies, create and maintain KanBan control cycle

Provide detailed root cause analysis and update KPI’s and metrics.

Responsible for the inventory integrity of all Warehouse and WIP inventories

Able to audit compliance on cycle count policy and communicate status / results to Management

Provides continuous improvement feedback and implements processes accordingly

Develop communication relationship with Materials, Production, Planning, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, Finance, Receiving and IQC

Support for special projects requiring immediate data extraction, manipulation and reporting

Collaborate with Purchasing, Planning and Engineering to review proposed changes and establish ECO effectivity. Execute ECO implementation requirements.

Expedite material as required.

Assist with any internal or external audits. Follow up and assist in addressing CAPA’s.

Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience :

Minimum 5 years prior warehouse experience and / or exhibits knowledge of inventory control activities (cycle counts, physical inventory, root cause analysis, replenishment processes etc.)

Knowledge of GMP's and previous work experience in a medical manufacturing environment is preferred.

Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in completing work assignments, while complying with verbal and written instructions.

Able to work with minimal supervision.

Prior computer experience (including MS Office products and ERP systems). SAP and Agile preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently each day.

Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting) is required (at least 70% of hours worked).

Safe operation of all material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks. Portable stairs etc.) with ISI Training and Certification

Preferred Skills and Experience

(As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have)

Ability to multi-task.

Fanatically Organized.

SAP and Agile software experience preferred.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and / or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer :   In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note : the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note : typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and / or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1 : $43 - $58

Base Salary Range Region 2 : $36 - $49

Shift : Day

Workplace Type : Onsite - This job is fully onsite.