Manager, Inventory

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.

Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Due to the on‑site requirements of this position, applicants are expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated work location (Chelmsford, MA). This role does not offer relocation. 

ZOLL Medical does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need ZOLL immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) either now or in the future.

Job Summary
The Inventory Manager is responsible for the oversight and accuracy of various inventory related transactions. This includes, but isn't limited to; Material Review Report (MRR), Return to Vendor (RTV) and WIP cycle count transactions, the coordination of work in process (WIP) sub-assembly production/back-flush and issuance for Technical Service and sales order requirements. This individual will provide leadership to a team of inventory coordinators and supervisors.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of all WIP inventory related transactions and reconciliation.
• Own the site wide cycle count process. Investigate variances, perform appropriate adjustments and drive process corrections/improvements as appropriate.
• Responsible for the management and disposition of inventory reserves.
• Ensure that all non-conforming WIP material movement, and subsequent ERP transactions, are in accordance with all relative non-conforming material SOPs.
• Maintain forecasts of ZOLL’s Technical Service function.
• Maintain all WIP inventory related KPIs. This includes, but is not limited to; Cycle count, WIP inventory, scrap and reserves related metrics.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership and other staff to ensure business objectives are met.
• Provide routine status updates to operations leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment: doing transactional activities including stockroom, inventory and purchasing receipt transactions required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in research and problem solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Effectively communicates and presents results and recommendations
• Desire, willingness and ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Reliable professional with excellent record-keeping skills who possesses great attention to detail and a material operations mindset

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

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The annual salary for this position is:

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.