Inventory and Operations Process Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control and operational improvement initiatives across the organization, driving accuracy, efficiency, and process discipline.
• Develop and manage cycle count programs using industry best practices and enabling technologies (e.g., barcoding) to improve inventory accuracy and reduce reliance on full physical inventory counts.
• Oversee ongoing audit and correction of BOMs, with focus on high-volume products, to eliminate inventory discrepancies (including negative inventory) and support accurate cost accounting.
• Identify and close process gaps within BOMs and operational workflows to ensure compliance and reduce inventory errors caused by manual or procedural issues.
• Lead quarterly physical inventory activities, including planning, execution, reconciliation, and continuous process improvement to reduce variances and improve cycle efficiency.
• Analyze and improve Direct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accuracy through collaboration with Accounting and Operations.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations leadership to optimize and improve the effectiveness of the MRP system.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Accounting, and Purchasing to reduce total inventory costs, manage excess and obsolete inventory, and support accurate financial reporting (including scrap, salvage, reserves, and accruals).
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Infor SyteLine to improve data integrity, reporting, and inventory-related system processes supporting COGS and operational performance.
• Support and enhance the internal Scout (MES) platform by identifying and implementing workflow and process improvements that increase manufacturing efficiency and usability.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in inventory management, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related discipline; medical device industry experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP and MRP systems.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak business periods, including quarterly physical inventory activities, to ensure timely completion of counts and reconciliations.

Key Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in inventory management and operational environments.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory transactions, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, preferably Infor SyteLine, for reporting, analysis, and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive change across the organization.

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $130k - $150k annually, with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Sciton provides an opportunity to participate in equity/stock incentive programs, a profit-sharing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(K) with matching.