Description:
Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most
recognized brand in hearing health care.
Inventory Specialist
Deadline to apply by: May 31st, 2024
About the role
Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be
a part of our amazing mission! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our
Supply Chain team with the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In
this role, you will be based in-person at our warehouse in Centennial, CO.
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day
inventory, reporting, part setup, Import/Export setup and help with
the demand plan. This role will play a very tactical role around inventory and
reporting, which will require a strong understanding and use of excel and
other reporting software to help support the full supply chain and create
visibility for customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Create and assesses inventory reports to review while identifying items
needing possible action to limit risk around inventory stock outs.
Provide internal stakeholders with relevant information relating to the
replenishment and demand planning process by publishing relevant proactive
information.
Maintain open channels of communication with global supply chain as well as
external suppliers regarding all issues related to inventory including but not
limited to changing forecast, launch and obsolescence plans, clinical
studies and field requirements.
Work with warehouse leadership to ensure that the right product mix and
inventory levels are maintained in the warehouse and other inventory
locations.
Utilize inputs from global supply chain and logistics as well as internal
sources to ensure accuracy of the regional item master data including elements
such as part numbers, status, planning parameters, etc. Support proper
setup of product in Oracle ERP.
Support CAM Import-Export regulations procedures and customs clearance. Work
with import and export counterparts to ensure no issues with movement of
product internationally.
Key Requirements
To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate
the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at
interview:
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years of experience
Analytical thinking, understanding, and application of logical and
analytical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
with strong in the use of Excel and reporting software
Detail oriented with an ability to multi-task and follow plans/projects
through to completion
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, having the ability to work
effectively with all levels within the company
Total Rewards
In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow
professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.
Pay Range in the United States: $22.00/hr - $24.00/hr based upon
experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 5% of base salary.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability
insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time
Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee
Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.
Who are we?
Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme
Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he
saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind
- thinking about their needs.
For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to
evolve and improve. We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing
journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell
us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the
opportunity to make a difference to people's lives and working in an
organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.
Physical & Mental Demands
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those
that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,
the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary
(seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work
product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or
external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking
skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally
transport/move up to 40 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual
is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking,
communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to
others and discernment of items such as product spec ifications, procedures