At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
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Job Description
Primary Function of Position
Located in Phoenix, AZ this leader will manage the Instruments, Accessories, & Endoscopes (IA&E) logistics team to achieve support of Commercial and Patient requirements. Builds an operations strategy that promotes continuous improvement in productivity, on-time delivery, quality, safety, and contributor engagement. Drives a culture of contribution and outstanding customer experience through the achievement of site and organization KPIs. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute distribution strategies, allow seamless integration of systems with processes, provide effective labor planning and training, and ensure accurate measurement of results. Directly manages and develops team of leaders responsible for receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product. Provide strategic analysis and solutions to support forecasted growth, space requirements, and cost containment initiatives.
Roles And Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all activities related to IA&E warehousing, distribution, and global fulfillment / replenishment
Create strategy to assure IA&E shipping, inventory management, material handling, daily shipment of sales orders, cost management, examination of transportation methods,
Assure the Global Logistics team completes all necessary elements as required with shipping IA&E to overseas fulfillment sites and indirect markets and domestic customers.
Coordinate with International teams to coordinate staging to multiple locations to ensure IA&E availability upon customer request.
Demonstrate leadership ability in hiring, training, and developing employees. Drive the Global Logistics team to achieve department and corporate goals.
Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and performance requirements.
Develop and contribute to the long-term global logistics strategy.
Apply statistical skills to identify and employ strategies to optimize warehousing, inventory staging, pick, pack & ship process, and process improvement activities
Ensure FDA requirements are understood and adhered to
Identify process opportunities within the department and develop plans to close as necessary (ie. training, lean, capacity, headcount, external logistics support).
Develop and implement global KPI’s and ensure performance meets or exceeds existing KPI goals
Drive a data driven culture of cross-company collaboration and innovation
Qualifications
Skill/Job Requirements
Minimum BS/BA degree or equivalent and minimum 10+ years of experience managing distribution operations in a manufacturing environment. MBA preferred.
Must be emotionally intelligent and self-aware
Proficient computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP, Tableau, etc…
Proven track record of being an effective manager in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing or distribution company.
Detailed understanding of material movement in a manufacturing environment, including; import and export requirements, regulatory guidelines, high volume parcel shipments, ocean shipping, and capital equipment freight shipments.
Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness. High attention to detail.
Proven ability to head a high performance team to consistently achieve stretch goals and priorities.
Ability to provide positive direction by encouraging employees to have a commitment to high standards of quality and performance.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effectively manages task breakdown, helps keep individual contributors on task, player-coach, and ability to step in and perform hard tasks.
Ability to perform headcount and freight cost analysis and provide recommendations for reduction / improvement.
Occasional travel may be required.
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 Employment 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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
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 salary ranges are listed.
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 Employment 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.
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 salary ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1:$152,000 - $228,000
Base Salary Range Region 2: $129,200 - $193,800
Shift: Day
Travel: 10% of the time
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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