Field Inventory Analyst; Aortic - Cleveland​/Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA

A Day in the Life

This field-based role is responsible for the execution of US Aortic field inventory strategies and initiatives to achieve Service, Inventory, Scrap, Obsolescence, Gains and Losses (SOGL) and Freight goals.

This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross‑functional collaboration efforts.

Relocation assistance is NOT available for this role.

This position acts as a district liaison for inventory topics between field‑based employees (Sales Reps, Clinical Specialist, District Managers)/ Customers and the internal team (Global Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Care, Marketing, Logistics and IT) while reporting directly into the US Aortic Field Inventory Analyst organization.

This individual must be analytical, results oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi‑task and have a readiness to adapt to changing field and departmental needs. The field inventory team will receive cross‑training for the cardiovascular clinical specialist role and can transition to this cardiovascular clinical role as part of the standard career path.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Daily engagement with multiple internal and external business partners to coordinate inventory strategies.

• Supports inventory repositioning for emergent case needs, filling order from field, short date management, stagnant inventory management, cycle count completion and correction of inventory accuracy issues.

• Partner with field‑based District Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Reps and District Managers to ensure the right product is the right place at the right time helping to execute the perfect patient and customer experience through daily coverage logistics.

• Mobilizing inventory for supply constraints within the assigned district.

• Collaborate with internal team of Customer Care Supply Chain Analyst and Field Inventory Program Managers to accelerate shared business objectives focused on mobilizing inventory.

• Build credibility, trust, and respect from internal and external customers.

• Looks for win‑win solutions to meet BU needs while also driving the Field Inventory strategies.

• Reviews and analyzes data and proactively elevates issues; partners with stakeholders to drive action appropriately.

• Takes initiative by not only identifying opportunities/issues but also developing business cases and alternatives.

• Communicate and facilitate the execution of inventory management initiatives with sales teams.

• Proactively monitor and maintain inventory levels at customer accounts.

• Conduct cycle counts of inventory at customer accounts as needed.

• Ensure expired and short‑dated units are identified, segregated, returned, and swapped out for longer‑dated units in alignment with internal process and procedure.

• Assist with resolving discrepant inventory levels at customer accounts.

• Educate customers on inventory management requirements including care and handling, inventory level maintenance, Use‑by‑Date reviews, order placement, returns, swap‑outs, and other processes as required.

• Maintain effective relationships with Customer Care Supply Chain and Customer service operations to insure effective fulfillment of customer orders.

• Assist sales field with obtaining signed Consignment Agreements (CA) and Inventory Schedules (IS).

• Provides regular on‑call support for evenings and weekends when critical business needs arise.

• Remote position that travels locally regularly, including additional overnight or occasional flight travel.

• Understands and adheres to FDA Regulations, quality and training requirements, SOPs, and Work Instructions—continually looking for opportunities to improve quality.

• Stay current on internal training requirements and product knowledge.

• Proactively proposes ideas for process improvement and takes action to drive completion.

• Meets deadlines and drives results; proactively communicates and resets expectations when timeline is not achievable.

• Able to work flexible schedule as business needs dictate.

• This position will support…