MEDACTA INTRODUCTION

Medacta® is an international orthopaedics company specializing in the design and production of innovative orthopaedic products and the development of accompanying surgical techniques. Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta’s products and surgical techniques are characterized by innovation. Medacta is a pioneer in developing new offerings on the basis of the minimally invasive surgical techniques, in particular its Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS®) technique for hip replacements. Medacta has leveraged its orthopaedic expertise and comprehensive understanding of the human body to develop the sophisticated MySolutions technology, which offers surgeons highly personalized pre-operative planning and implant placement methodologies by creating advanced personalized kinematic models and 3D planning tools for use in hip, knee, shoulder and spine procedures.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Manager, Distribution is responsible for the daily management of distribution operations for Medacta USA. 

 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

·         Minimum 5 years overall related experience including management experience.

·         Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and manuals. 

·         Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

·         Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

·         Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Stock status, Shipping Rates, discounts, Square Footage, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 

·         Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·         Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; AA with one to two years related experience, or 3-5 years equivalent experience. High school diploma, or general education degree (GED).

 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

 

·         Assist in the supervision of distribution employees. 

·         Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 

·         Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands; stand; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

·         Assist in managing and prioritizing distribution employees to ensure the accurate receipt, storage, and order fulfillment of customer requests.

·         Reviews records for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

·         Proactively review business processes to identify gaps to prevent service disruptions to our customers.

·         Work directly with senior management to rectify any identified issues and report as required.

·         Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner (5S).

·         Ensure inventory accountability in the warehouse is maintained at all times through cycle count and process validation.

·         Ensure all Medacta International policies are met at all times.

·         Interface and collaborate routinely with Logistics and Customer Service personnel at Medacta International in Switzerland.

·         Report statistical data as requested.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel sofied.