It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Primary Function of Position

The Cycle Counter 2 is responsible for ensuring the integrity of inventory records by creating and executing daily cycle counts and completing root cause analysis.

Essential Job Duties

• Create cycle count documents.
• Perform assigned cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Able to locate and count parts accurately, execute required WMS data input and accurately complete required documentation.
• Provide basic root cause analysis.
• Responsible for the inventory integrity of all Warehouse and WIP inventories
• Communicating verbally and via email the status of cycle counts to appropriate internal customers.
• Responsible for complying with general Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and Warehouse housekeeping processes.
• Able to effectively apply knowledge of material flow and basic warehousing principles to assignments (FIFO, consolidation, lean principles).
• Other duties as assigned by Cycle Count Supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse experience and/or exhibits knowledge of inventory control activities (cycle counts, physical inventory, root cause analysis, replenishment processes etc.)
• Ability to multi-task daily.
• Fanatically organized.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in completing work assignments, while complying with verbal and written instructions.
• Prior computer experience (including MS Office products and ERP systems). 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to investigate and navigate system data in determining basic root cause analysis and reconciliation.
• Able to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross functional teams, multi-task, and drive actions to completion under deadlines.

Required Education and Training

• Possesses a high school degree or GED.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently each day.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting) is required (at least 70% of hours worked).
• Safe operation of all material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks. Portable stairs etc.) with ISI Training and Certification

Preferred Skills and Experience

(As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have)

• Knowledge of GMP’s
• Previous work experience in a medical manufacturing environment.
• SAP and Agile software experience.

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 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.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].