Primary Function of Position:
Provide functional expertise in distribution of finished goods operations to achieve corporate and departmental goals associated with Global Logistics functions. Build an operations strategy that promotes continuous improvement in productivity, on time delivery, quality, safety, and contributor engagement. Manage interdepartmental manufacturing and logistics supplier relationships to assure successful execution of corporate sales strategy.  Perform logistics functions using Lean principles, established company procedures, ISO, and SOX compliance in support of corporate guidelines. Collaborate with manufacturing, freight forwarders, third party logistics, and cross-functional intercompany functions to support Finished Goods Inventory shipments to customers and distribution locations both domestically and internationally. Directly manages and develops team of leaders responsible for receiving, warehousing, staging, and distribution of product.

Essential Job Duties 

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels of warehouse personnel to support ISI business requirements, follows ISI handling procedures, meets high-quality standards, production schedules, operations dept goals, and productivity requirements.
• Maintain documented procedures to define Receiving, Material Movement and Storage, Country Specific Labeling, Kitting, and Shipping roles and responsibilities.
• Analyze and correct issues related to Finished Goods and Cart Return storage quantities and shipped material.
• Optimize operational efficiencies through the application of Lean practices, which include (but are not limited to):
  • Capacity management and analysis of workloads
  • Identification and elimination of waste in all Warehouse operations
  • Provide vision and direction to the workgroup and drive training to Lean Material flow practices.
• Ensure that company procedures, including SOX and FDA requirements, are understood, and adhered to.
• Responsible for managing employee training record completion and status.
• Evaluate and provide annual performance feedback to direct reports and interim counseling to ensure performance criteria are met.
• Implement Short-Term Problem Containment and Long-Term Corrective Action for Shortages and Missed Shipments
• Drive continuous improvement of current systems and processes and work closely with production planning and management to optimize the value stream opportunities.
• Interface with and support: manufacturing, quality control, finance, planning, and order management
• Oversee and manage all activities and related systems information associated with the warehousing and distribution of finished goods instruments & accessories as well as raw material shipments to offshore manufacturing sites. 
• Assure the Global Logistics team completes all necessary elements as required by customs associated with shipping components to offshore manufacturing sites and the movement of completed devices from offshore manufacturing sites to the domestic distribution center.
• Ensure KPI reporting for all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Establish Global Logistics strategies and objectives. Review objectives with senior management to determine success monitoring of operation. Communicate goals and objectives with the team to assure understanding and successful execution.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree and /or equivalent applicable work experience. Minimum of 5-7 year’s experience in Manufacturing and/or operations, preferably in large capital equipment or medical device industry.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and SAP to perform daily work.  Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and MRP systems.  QAD and Agile experience preferred.
• Proven track record of being an effective leader in a fast-paced manufacturing company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Kanban systems, kitting, and other Lean material flow practices preferred.
• Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
• Proven ability to consistently lead a team to achieve stretch goals and objectives.
• Ability to provide positive direction by encouraging peers 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 can step in and perform complex tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory control systems and processes and root cause analysis.
• Expert knowledge of safety requirements and material handling equipment operation.
• Knowledge of WMS systems is a plus.
• Ability to be flexible in job duties as new facility ramps up into full production.

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.