Process Improvement Analyst

Why Orthofix?

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.  

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

The Process Improvement Analyst will assist in building structured procedures around the Spinal Implant business unit with the attention to pricing, distributor requirements, business needs and inventory management. The position will focus on process improvements across organizations, including Sales Operations, Business Operations, Customer Service and Inventory Management. This position will also help develop the strategy and direction of the organization.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.

• Provide assistance in the ongoing development of process enhancement and improving projects through requirements gathering and testing.

• Oversees and provides input for Inventory management level setting

• Set up of all distributors for inventory levels

• Provide monthly/quarterly update of distributor safety stock levels

• Provide and analyze reporting for inventory above the set limits

• Work with sales force as needed

• Report on order entry overrides for inventory level setting and be able to see if the levels need to be adjusted

• Update Safety stock for increased sales, as needed

• Work with supply chain to adjust demand for inventory level increases

• Possess strong commitment to a team environment with the ability to contribute expertise and follow directives as needed

• Ability to speak in public to groups and vial electronic communications

• Ability to work cross functionally and lead change management processes within those organizations

• Assist in the creation, development, management, testing and implementation of strategic system improvements and enhancements under the direction of management

• Assist in the development and delivery of support training packages for projects that require stand along training

• Promote and exude a positive work environment.

• Understand and promote Compliance adherence.

• Timely completion of all corporate wide and departmental training.

• Regular attendance required

• Other projects as assigned

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Critical thinking, communication and analytic skills

• Exceptional computer skills including operation of Microsoft Office

• Demonstrated understanding of the company’s policies and procedures

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, problem solving, and change management skills

• Knowledge of both internal and external quality standards

• Demonstrated time management

• Ability to support various departments within the company

• Ability to take an objective approach (or remain objective) while working with various departments within the company

• Must be able to work in a team environment with a high degree of professionalism

• Excellent organizational skills

• Duties require a thorough working knowledge of company policies and procedures using professional judgment and initiative

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• No additional requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk and use business equipment daily such as P.C., copier, fax, telephone, etc.; occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 20 lbs.

• Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level

• Some travel may be required

The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $70,000 to $93,000 per year, plus bonus, and benefits.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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