Team Lead, Field Count
Location: Remote (40-50% Travel Required)
Company: VB Spine
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Team Lead, Field Count in our Field Operations function within the Spine division, you’ll play a critical leadership role in organizing, governing, and executing the U.S. Field Count Program — ensuring accurate inventory counts, timely reconciliations, compliance, and audit readiness across the field.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the Manager in the overall governance, planning, and execution of the U.S. Field Count and Self-Count programs
- Develop, maintain, and enforce standard processes, timelines, documentation, and quality expectations for all Field Counts and Self-Counts
- Coordinate data preparation, set listings, and logistics prior to count execution in partnership with Sales and internal teams
- Lead post-count reconciliation activities, discrepancy resolution, and follow-up to ensure timely and accurate closure
- Oversee and lead all Self-Count activities, including planning, execution, validation, and reconciliation
- Provide day-to-day direction, prioritization, and operational guidance to Lead and Senior Field Inventory Coordinators
- Serve as an escalation point for count readiness, execution, sales coordination, data integrity, and compliance issues
- Deliver training on Field Count processes, inventory controls, and counting tools; support continuous improvement of tools and documentation
- Compile, analyze, and maintain inventory data; perform cycle counts, verify accuracy, and drive system adjustments
- Manage expired inventory resolution, RMA processing, and disposition activities in compliance with quality and regulatory standards
- Communicate regularly with Sales, Field Operations, Quality, and leadership to provide status updates and visibility
- Travel extensively to support Field Count execution, internal cycling, audits, and cross-location inventory activities
- Ensure all Field Count activities meet financial audit requirements and maintain audit readiness
What You Bring:
- High School diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of relevant experience in inventory management, cycle counting, or field operations (medical device experience strongly preferred)
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Strong knowledge of inventory tracking, counting principles, controls, and data analysis
- Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience with the ability to guide and prioritize team activities
- Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, queries), Word, Access, and ERP systems
- Ability to teach and train others on inventory best practices
- Analytical skills with preference for financial acumen related to inventory
- Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
Why VB Spine?
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team where you’ll lead critical field inventory counting programs that ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence — directly enabling surgeons to deliver life-changing spinal care.
Compensation:
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, travel demands, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $33.00/hr, with potential for overtime, travel-related allowances, bonuses, and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company