Senior Analyst, Inventory

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Senior Analyst, Inventory position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

This role is an on-site role.

How you will make an impact:

The Senior Analyst, Inventory manages all consigned and customer owned inventories through a variety of processes and systems and provides insight to help improve and streamline current processes in collaboration with Customer Operations and R&D business units (non-manufacturing/commercial).

• Develop advanced analytical models to make recommendations to stakeholders for process improvements, inventory optimization and E & O mitigation
• Lead the design, creation and execution of system testing processes and process improvement projects to include campus operations
• Perform root cause analysis and collaborate cross functionally to resolve escalated complex issues for field scans (e.g., physical vs system of record inventory) or other inventory related issues.  Ensure smooth operations, including receiving, storage, delivery and ordering of goods.  Identify and design processes and process improvement projects policies and procedures related to inventory management. 
• Collaborate with teams in managing all complex inventory analyses including conversion to consignment. Provide training and coaching for lower-level staff; may be a back-up to manager. Oversee indirect warehouse staff members.
• Assist Facilities Operations and Construction with various larger maintenance and project management projects, including scheduling meetings, tracking project progress and maintaining project documentation.  Serve as a liaison between project stake holders, including customers, contractors and team members to ensure clear communication and collaboration to project completions.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting related to customer inventory / operations.
• Manage internal and external audit processes in compliance with requirements
• Other incidental duties
   

What you'll need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience working in customer service and/or inventory

What else we look for (preferred):

• Project management experience
• Experience in campus operations
• Experience working in the medical device and/or a regulated industry
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, ERP and CRM systems. (e.g. Oracle, JDE, SAP, SFDC)
• Demonstrated ability to forecast
• Customer service oriented
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Full knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chain including FDA and ISO laws and regulations applicable to medical device industry
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Strict attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment, including cross-functional teams, key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects, and customers
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $113,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.