Overview
Physical well-being is more than just body; it includes our minds and emotions. Smith and Nephew develops technology to break health barriers, empowering people from farmworkers to grandparents to accept limitless possibilities. Our purpose: Life Unlimited.
This role will have responsibilities of the asset management program to optimise our investment in capital assets and field inventory. The role will be responsible for field asset validation and reconciliation to the fixed asset register, consignment inventory accuracy and driving regional initiatives aligned to an Asset Planning Optimisation framework. The role will seek to drive an increase in utilisation of current asset holdings, improve the effectiveness of placed assets, including field inventory that is consigned at customers.
What will you be doing?
- Oversight of the Kit request process from approval/allocation through to dispatch of kit to hospital, ensuring service KPIs are met.
- Implement procedures and processes for effective KPI optimisation and movement across our consignment location to increase asset utilisation.
- Implement kit standardisation and preventative maintenance programs across region.
- Collaborate with AU supply chain leads and process owners to identify and drive functional process improvements associated with asset management and field inventory.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews including asset utilisation data.
- Provide effective communication of any key risks and opportunities to management and on-going business partnering to the Business.
- Internally, this position must develop relationships with regional sales leaders in each product division, and with key operations staff such as Master Data, Schedulers, Kit Build and Ops Leads.
- Ensure our assets are compliant to all Quality standards.
- Lead and participate at all scheduled meetings (Regional/National Team).
- Provide support to team colleagues through sharing information, problem solving, contributing innovative ideas and offering constructive opinions - leading to improved individual and team effectiveness.
What will you need to be successful?
- Education: University Degree or similar in Engineering or related field or 7 years of experience in working medical field with loan and consignment inventory, valid driver’s license.
- Experience: People management, strong analytical skills, logistics and asset management, SAP background in operations and medical devices
- Leadership: Lead, influence, relationship, driven, solution-orientated.
- Travel Requirements: up to 25% domestic
To apply, please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing it to Talent Acquisition Lead ANZ. Due to a high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people, the patients we serve, and to the wider health of the planet and society.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Growing on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (
Work/Life Balance: Versatile Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Sustainability : Our strategy reflects the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable development. Learn more about our Sustainability strategy.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Inventory Controller?
- Do you have experience working with logistics, freight & delivery services?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- How many years of people management experience do you have?
- How many years of asset management experience do you have?
- Do you have reconciliations experience?
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
Who We Are
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
What can I earn as an Inventory Controller
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📌 Inventory Controller, West Melbourne
🏢 Smith & Nephew
📍 Melbourne