Core Purpose
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Own and optimise the consignment inventory model, ensuring stock accuracy, availability, and financial control across all locations
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Deliver data-driven insights to improve stock utilisation, reduce expiry risk, and drive commercial performance
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Implement and maintain robust governance, controls, and reporting structures across all consignment activities
Key Responsibilities
Consignment Inventory Control & Governance
- Lead the rollout, implementation, and ongoing management of consignment stock agreements, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and annual review cycles
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Implement and maintain strict controls over stock additions, reductions, and movements across all consignment locations
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Ensure ERP accuracy by aligning consignment stock levels with agreed hospital inventory levels
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Oversee monthly stock counts, variance analysis, and reporting to stakeholders within defined timelines
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Lead year-end stock validation processes and support audit requirements
Inventory Analysis & Optimisation
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Conduct continuous analysis of ordering patterns vs. consignment levels to optimise stock allocation and minimise excess or shortage risk
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Identify and proactively manage stock at risk of expiry, including redistribution strategies across locations
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Track and reduce write-offs, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory, reporting trends and corrective actions monthly
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Analyse consignment utilisation and demand patterns, providing actionable insights to Sales, Procurement, and Finance
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Develop and maintain KPI dashboards (e.g. stock turns, utilisation %, expiry risk, write-off value, consignment accuracy)
Case Stock & Asset Management
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Coordinate all case stock movements, including preparation of temporary case consignments for procedures
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Ensure full reconciliation of used, missing, or unreturned stock, driving timely follow-up and recovery actions
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Manage vendor returns and exchanges to improve stock quality and lifespan
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Support improved asset tracking and control initiatives, including system and process enhancements
Process Improvement & Systems Enablement
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Drive continuous improvement in consignment processes, controls, and reporting frameworks
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Support and lead adoption of ERP (e.g. Business Central/Navision) and digital tools to enhance stock visibility and control
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Partner with stakeholders to improve data quality, automation, and reporting accuracy
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Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of web ordering portals and digital workflows
Stakeholder & Customer Interface
Act as a key operational liaison between hospitals, sales teams, logistics, and internal functions
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Support customer interactions relating to:
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Stock discrepancies and queries
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Order processing and fulfilment updates
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Consignment-related issue resolution
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Ensure timely and professional communication, maintaining service quality without detracting from core inventory responsibilities
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Support Clinical Sales Specialists and account teams with data and insights on customer stock usage
Order & Operational Support
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Process and manage sales and stock transfer orders as required to support inventory accuracy and fulfilment
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Monitor order completeness and ensure alignment with consignment usage and replenishment cycles
Key Skills & Experience
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Strong experience in consignment inventory, stock control, or supply chain operations, ideally in Medtech or healthcare
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Proven ability in data analysis, reporting, and inventory optimisation
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with demonstrated analytical capability
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Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Business Central)
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Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, control, and compliance
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Experience in a consignment-based business model within healthcare
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Understanding of financial/commercial implications of inventory management
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Fluent Swedish with a strong command of English and Finnish
