Manager, Americas Inventory Control

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As the Inventory Manager, Americas Inventory Controls, you will be a key member of Global Supply Chain team and Americas Supply Chain team, supporting US Inventory Controls effort by facilitating both the controls design and execution.

By developing and maintaining very strong cross-functional relationships, and providing insightful solutions to control challenges, this role will facilitate and ensure difficulty in the decision making and development of a sound control environment for inventory.

What will you be doing?

• Facilitates processes to ensure all SOX Key Controls for Inventory and Field Assets are well documented, control procedures and scope are well understood by Control Owners and Internal & External Auditors, Controls are performed on a timely manner and deficiencies identified in testing are remediated on time.
• Partners with Control Owners and Internal Auditors, to craft effective controls Facilitate the standardization and simplification of controls across locations and franchises
• For areas with audit deficiencies, facilitate the establishment of procedures, as well as the execution and documentation of same to prove the existence of Inventory.
• Oversight of controls for Field inventory and Assets
• Key leader in Inventory Governance process that includes the maintenance of dashboards and scorecards to measure inventory counts & accuracy

What will you need to be successful?

• Education : Degree in Finance, Commerce or Accounting preferred but relevant business-related qualifications would be considered
• Post-graduate degree in business management / administration or equivalent is advantageous
• CPA advantageous
• 7+ year’s post-qualification experience with relevant industry experience advantageous, ideally in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals.
• Very hardworking individual with the ability and willingness to progress to more senior roles.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

You. Unlimited.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website

Your Future : annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan

Work / Life Balance : paid volunteering hours, flexible approach

Your Wellbeing : private health care with dental care package, multisport card / my benefit platform

Flexibility : possibility of working in hybrid model

Training : Hands-On, Team-Customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies

Extra Perks : referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.