Senior Commercial Operations Specialist – Spine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy and execution of inventory optimization across various regions, focusing on set balancing, trunk stock reduction, and PAR alignment.

• Implement large-scale asset redeployment programs, which include pullbacks, reallocations, and redistributions.

• Collaborate with Field Sales leadership to synchronize inventory strategies with market demands.

• Spearhead cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and standardization.

• Generate data-driven insights and reports utilizing tools such as Power BI.

• Drive the adoption of standardized processes among stakeholders.

• Assist with new product launches and field conversions.

• Manage inventory governance, which encompasses returns, restock discipline, and audit preparedness.

• Act as a subject matter expert in inventory operations and handle escalations.

• Guide and mentor junior team members, offering leadership support.

• Enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and financial discipline of the Spine commercial operations model.

• Convert business priorities into actionable strategies that improve inventory productivity, field execution, and sustainable commercial growth.

• Collaborate with Field Sales Leadership, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

• Provide thought leadership on inventory governance, asset redeployment, process design, analytics, and change management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required (in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field).

• 5–7+ years of experience in Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, or a related area.

• Proven experience in leading inventory optimization and asset redeployment projects.

• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across various functions.

• Experience in managing complex projects effectively.

• Proficient in advanced Excel and reporting tools.

• Job requirement includes travel up to 30%.

• Preference for candidates with medical device or healthcare experience.

• Familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, or similar systems is preferred.

• Experience with Power BI or advanced analytics is a plus.

• Previous experience supporting field sales organizations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in Washington – 56 hours per calendar year.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• General Company benefits information is available at careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.