Sr Manager, Distribution

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Supervises department personnel by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating job performance, disciplining, scheduling work and other related responsibilities.
2. Reduce shipping costs and helps negotiate special rates for Merit resulting in improved bottom line.
3. Reviews and selects appropriate levels of shipping service and packaging materials.
4. Improve compliance with the distribution and warehouse agreement and tracking of and crediting improper deliveries.
5. Ensure that inventory controls are in place, that products are properly picked and adjustments are made when mistakes are reported.
6. May oversee the RGA and credit memo process.
7. Ensures that backorders are processed and shipped in a timely manner.
8. Interfaces with Company managers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
9. Helps coordinate safe and effective handling of product recalls and/or on hold inventory.
10. Assist with the coordination of facilities/office maintenance.
11. Performs other related tasks and assignments as deemed necessary.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

* Lifting - Not to exceed 50- lbs. - local practice may apply.

* Writing
* Sitting
* Standing
* Bending
* Visual acuity
* Color perception
* Depth perception
* Reading
* Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree and five years of logistics experience, three years of which in a leadership role.
* Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and storage methods and principles and the ability to organize warehouses.
* Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
* Ability to solve problems in a professional manner.
* Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheet, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

* Supervisory process
* Delivery scheduling
* Computer skills
* Returned goods receiving/processing
* Customer needs/orders/returns

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.