Logistics & Inventory Manager

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company partners with clinicians to develop innovative technologies in the areas of structural heart disease and critical care monitoring that enable them to save and enhance lives. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Inventory and Logistics Manager to join our passionate team based in North Ryde.
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain ANZ, you will provide expertise on the logistics and warehouse activities to meet KPIs and qualitative improvements. You will be responsible for all end-to-end logístical movements, costs, meeting budgets, 3PL management as well as inventory accuracy across the branch plant network.

Essential Job Functions
Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving all operational warehouse and logistics cost savings as well as issues including ensuring cycle counts and all inventory is controlled effectively to meet quality requirements and remain accurate.
Develop intermediate analytical models to make recommendations to stakeholders for inventory optimization and E & O.
Responsible for partnering with relevant teams for timely completion of consignment audits.
Identify operational & project opportunities (e.g., quality, cost) and lead the implementation of changes to drive improvements in collaboration with cross-functional and/or matrixed teams.
Provide direction and guidance to project teams to execute logistics projects and/or initiatives with limited complexity.
Perform variety of analyses (e.g., network, freight lanes) to drive supply chain strategies while utilizing global logistics knowledge.
Accountable for logístical and warehouse costs as well as yearly strategy & AOP planning.
Working with the planners on a weekly basis to track inbound shipments.

Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
8 years of previous related experience in supply chain
CTLD, APICS Certified

**Required Skills**:
Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
Extensive experience of logistics and budgeting processes
Extensive understanding of planning concepts and requirements (e.g., CRP (Capacity Requirement Planning), Master Scheduling, Forecast, MRP (Material Requirements Plan), Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP))
Extensive understanding of Sales, Inventory and Operating Planning (SIOP or S&OP)
Ability to transfer essential knowledge and mentor other team members on specialized skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organisation
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Six Sigma and lean principles
Proven successful project management skills
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Excellent documentation, communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Strong analytical experience and intermediate to advanced Excel
Strong experience with ERP systems use
A willingness to get into the details, troubleshoot & firefight
Ability to multi-task
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and the opportunity to join a fantastic culture that truly puts patients first while appreciating that our people are our priority. If you are driven and passionate, we would love to hear from you today.

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

**For United States Applicants Only**:
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