Inventory Demand and Control Manager

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin, CA ZICC office.

What's the role?

As an Inventory Demand and Control Manager, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in inventory management.

You will develop and implement inventory control solutions in a diverse, stable work environment that's focused on the future. The Inventory Demand & Control Manager controls the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking and analyzing inventory maintenance and developing protocols for loss mitigation. You are responsible for activities and inventory associated with new, used and trade in equipment supplying the refurbishment business. This position also runs and maintains the SAP inventory process. Additionally, you will work closely with management to ensure organization objectives and inventory targets are met, develop ad-hoc reports to analyze business trends, and take an active role in driving process improvements. Must provide understanding of the used marketplace and positions ZEISS to best capture value from trade-in systems.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Act as Inventory Control Expert for CZMU and Liaison between CZMI and CZMU for all inventory related questions and concerns
• Run and maintain the SAP inventory processes
• Assist Sales & Marketing organizations in identifying available inventory for sale walk-off, donation, tradeshow, workshop or event needs
• Manage sales demo inventory to align with usage policy and support ideal utilization and efficiency
• Prioritize the sale availability for aging demo equipment and ensure systems are assigned to appropriate incoming purchase orders
• Planning and forecasting for inventory (Certified, accessories, demo, and sales)
• Inventory Control Transactions for CZMU - All Areas (New, demo, refurbished), Scrap Transactions, Write offs, purchase order receipts, etc.
• Drive development of new Trade in process including a system for unit checkout (FSE check, Service call history check) and lists of required items due back
• Perform, when necessary, a physical inventory location check to support the quality group
• Coordinate with Demo Team to ensure demo inventory reconciliation / loan order clean up and necessary transactions
• In collaboration with CRC staff, advise and communicate alternative solutions to Field when inventory shortages prevent timely order fulfillment
• Manage the Certified reservation process, ensuring outstanding reservations do not exceed available supply, within lead-time parameters
• Monitor inventory levels and aging to identify potential E & O (excess & obsolete)
• Develop field related procedures to audit, maintain and achieve accuracy of distributor and representative inventory
• Review and analyze cycle count program results
• Ongoing identification of shrink reduction opportunities
• Provide analysis on inventory consumption, variance, and reconciliations
• Collaborate cross functionally, to answer questions related to inventory and operational process from all departments
• Resolve discrepancies, examine, and investigate misidentified or out of balance items with root cause analysis and identify necessary preventive measures to ensure there are no re-occurrences
• Identify problematic inventory records/transactions, assure inventory balances are accurately maintained in all affected systems and, with permission from management, make appropriate adjustments
• Manage and control inventory activities associated with used, trade in, or new equipment for both MCS and OPT businesses
• Manage refurbishment demand and forecasting
• Establish trade-in credits with approval from business unit management, and quotations
• Purchasing requisition creation when buying inventory from CZMI
• Forecasting
• Demand Planning

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance is preferred or commiserate relevant work experience. Statistics background/education is a plus
• Five to seven years of experience in manufacturing environment or equipment distribution environment
• Familiar with medical device pricing structure, resale and inventory management
• Knowledge of FDA regulations Knowledge and experience in market analysis
• Global Logistics knowledge a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong organizational and analytical/problem solving skills
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, SQL, SFDC, and SAP)

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The annual pay range for this position is $77,400 - $96,700.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).