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Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

As a Customer Experience/Order Management Specialist (CE/OMS), you will collaborate with the Customer Care Supervisor to ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Your primary responsibilities include coordinating with various teams to ensure timely order fulfillment, serving as the main contact for a portfolio of Epredia's Direct Accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts. You will actively monitor order status, address service concerns, participate in customer calls, and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, you will proactively communicate with strategic accounts regarding product supply challenges and resolve customer-specific issues. This role requires independent work and effective collaboration with customers and internal departments.

What you will do:

• Enter and update all orders for your portfolio of strategic accounts, with products ranging from IHC, Consumables, Instruments, Etc.

• Assist our Customer Experience Specialist and be a backup for their portfolio of accounts

• Review your accounts and order books on a daily basis, ensuring that upcoming production is scheduled to support future needs.

• Maintain accurate, organized customer files, including documentation of key contacts, important verbal discussions, account communication preferences, issues, and customer requests throughout the order, pick, pack, ship process.

• Proactively communicate any upcoming challenges/disruptions and align on a mutually beneficial plan to address while ensuring adequate coverage of the customer's business, anticipating their needs in a way that seeks to eliminate any need for your account(s) to contact us with questions, aside from placing new orders.

• Enter all needed customer complaints and product returns.

• Investigate overdue and damaged shipments or shortages in shipments already received..

• Analyze and resolve customer concerns using established procedures. Examine pertinent information to determine the validity of customer complaints.

• Responsible for product knowledge, keeping informed of current merchandise..

• Analyze the open order report and collaborate with Materials/MFG/Customer Care/Sales and other departments to ensure that orders are shipped out on time.

• Identify the root cause of past due items and help to drive solutions through PSP and action plans .

Skills you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years related experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Customer service experience

• Experience coordinating and facilitating several small projects and/or one major project is preferred

• Experience working with suppliers and/or customers.

• Excellent computer skills, particularly spreadsheets/graphical software tools (e.g. Excel).

• General knowledge of manufacturing process

YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Position Summary: The Pricing Manager will lead a team of two pricing analysts and work with the Regional Finance Support to drive and measure price attainment globally. Will collaborate with the sales teams and the manufacturing sites to maintain accurate pricing and rebates, as well as provide pricing analytics to ensure we and our customers are compliant with our contracts. This includes maintaining and enforcing regional Approval Authority Matrix for price discounting, resolving price discrepancies and ensuring customers are priced appropriately per our GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) agreements and / or any other pricing agreements that are active. The Pricing Manager will plan and execute the annual price roll, with the support of the Regional Finance Support.This individual will also be responsible for working with Global Marketing, Regional Leaders and Regional Finance Support to drive price attainment metrics, provide price recommendations for existing and new product launches, and advise on profit improvement initiatives from a pricing perspective. This is a great opportunity for someone to build a team and gain global business experience in a large corporate setting. Responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of pricing analysis

• Drive the annual price roll process

• Develop processes to enforce regional AAM's with assistance from the Regional Finance Support

• Work with the marketing team as a consultant on product promotional program pricing

• Develop and manage existing contracting processes

• Letters of commitment

• Consumable usage agreements

• Leasing agreements

• Monthly pricing metrics including Price Attainment and Win Rate Analysis

• Perform audits of pricing in comparison to volume purchased

• Special projects as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business and 4+ years' of pricing management experience

• Advance pricing experience - what if analysis and impact analysis

• Proven analysis, presentation, and communication skills that enable decision making

• Ability to interpret large amounts of data

• Accuracy and consistency in reporting data for business needs

• Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables)

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

The Customer Supply Chain Specialist (CSCS) works in conjunction with the Customer Care Manager to ensure customer satisfaction and the execution of "Best Practices" within Customer Care. The CSCS will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with Epredia's key accounts, reviewing order patterns, OTIF performance, and service concerns. Will also be an active participant in customer calls, speaking to our recent delivery performance, and reviewing all customer scorecards with the goal of making meaningful improvements in key deliverables as defined by each account. In addition, the CSCS will be responsible for providing proactive communication to our top accounts, effectively navigating supply disruptions, process changes, and working to resolve all customer-specific issues. The CSCS interacts with all customers (Direct Customers, Sales, Distributors, and internal departments) to handle a variety of pre-sale and post-sale Customer Care and Distribution functions as required. Works independently with little or no supervision.

YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

From fostering strong, meaningful relationships with our customers to creatively solving problems with innovative solutions to leading the sales strategy, you'll partner with our customers to ensure they have the right solutions and applications to provide the best care to their patients. You'll be responsible for more than just troubleshooting. You'll drive positive experiences by focusing on our top priority: our customers. You'll work with a variety of stakeholders in a dynamic organization to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. In this customer-facing role, Application Specialists are essential to delivering on our mission of enabling our customers to enhance precision cancer diagnostics.

What you will do:

• Perform instrument demonstrations, installations and networking of IHC instruments, digital scanners and tissue micro-arrays, software, and peripherals onsite with the client

• Partner with our sales team to effectively perform remote and onsite demonstrations of IHC instruments, scanners and software

• Troubleshoot and resolve customers' network connectivity/ LIS technical issues, and provide help in understanding the appropriate use of IHC strainers, digital pathology scanners and TMA equipment

• Handle requests for the replacement of apparently defective products. Complete, maintain and process relevant paperwork and documentation, including records of customer complaints.

• Prepare reports to management including compilations of customer complaints, trend analyses, and suggestions for improvement.

• Provides on-site consultation to resolve customer's needs and meet service expectations

• Participates in validating new products, customer evaluations of existing products and application support.

• Complete IQ/OQ's

Skills you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years working experience in the information technology field preferably in a clinical or biosciences environment.

• 4+ years of working experience with IHC platforms, digital pathology instruments, microscopy or equivalent

• HT/HTL certification and 3-5 years of clinical or research laboratory experience is helpful

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Confirmed technical writing skills, ability to work with minimal direction in a laboratory environment and in the field.

• Prior customer-facing experience required

• Up to 75% Travel is required and may be asked to travel within hours for urgent customer needs.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

The Customer Supply Chain Specialist (CSCS) works in conjunction with the Customer Care Manager to ensure customer satisfaction and the execution of "Best Practices" within Customer Care. The CSCS will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with Epredia's key accounts, reviewing order patterns, OTIF performance, and service concerns. Will also be an active participant in customer calls, speaking to our recent delivery performance, and reviewing all customer scorecards with the goal of making meaningful improvements in key deliverables as defined by each account. In addition, the CSCS will be responsible for providing proactive communication to our top accounts, effectively navigating supply disruptions, process changes, and working to resolve all customer-specific issues. The CSCS interacts with all customers (Direct Customers, Sales, Distributors, and internal departments) to handle a variety of pre-sale and post-sale Customer Care and Distribution functions as required. Works independently with little or no supervision.

YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

From fostering strong, meaningful relationships with our customers to creatively solving problems with innovative solutions to leading the sales strategy, you'll partner with our customers to ensure they have the right solutions and applications to provide the best care to their patients. You'll be responsible for more than just troubleshooting. You'll drive positive experiences by focusing on our top priority: our customers. You'll work with a variety of stakeholders in a dynamic organization to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. In this customer-facing role, Application Specialists are essential to delivering on our mission of enabling our customers to enhance precision cancer diagnostics.

What you will do:

• Perform instrument demonstrations, installations and networking of IHC instruments, digital scanners and tissue micro-arrays, software, and peripherals onsite with the client

• Partner with our sales team to effectively perform remote and onsite demonstrations of IHC instruments, scanners and software

• Troubleshoot and resolve customers' network connectivity/ LIS technical issues, and provide help in understanding the appropriate use of IHC strainers, digital pathology scanners and TMA equipment

• Handle requests for the replacement of apparently defective products. Complete, maintain and process relevant paperwork and documentation, including records of customer complaints.

• Prepare reports to management including compilations of customer complaints, trend analyses, and suggestions for improvement.

• Provides on-site consultation to resolve customer's needs and meet service expectations

• Participates in validating new products, customer evaluations of existing products and application support.

• Complete IQ/OQ's

Skills you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years working experience in the information technology field preferably in a clinical or biosciences environment.

• 4+ years of working experience with IHC platforms, digital pathology instruments, microscopy or equivalent

• HT/HTL certification and 3-5 years of clinical or research laboratory experience is helpful

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Confirmed technical writing skills, ability to work with minimal direction in a laboratory environment and in the field.

• Prior customer-facing experience required

• Up to 75% Travel is required and may be asked to travel within hours for urgent customer needs.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Do you like solving problems? Are you customer focused? Do you enjoy variety?

Epredia is looking for an entry-level new college grad with a degree in Biomedical Engineering for openings in Boston-Massachusetts, Chicago-Illinois, Detroit-Michigan, Los Angeles-California and Madison-Wisconsin.

W hether a routine maintenance call or troubleshooting a problem and finding solutions, our Field Service Engineers play a leading role in supporting the onsite technical needs of Epredia customers. In this highly autonomous role, you will spend the majority of your time at the customer, with travel up to 5 days a week in your assigned territory as part of a national service team. No day or week will look the same, and your work will have a direct impact on patient outcomes.

What will you do?

• Provide world class service to our customers by performing preventative and corrective. maintenance for Epredia instrumentation, as well as product installations and training as needed

• Use expert troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues on a variety of electro-mechanical instruments.

• Manage service call scheduling, parts inventory and other administrative necessities.

• Build trust based relationships with our customers.

• Interact with and provide feedback to internal stakeholders including technical support teams, Manufacturing and Sales.

• Prepare periodic reports to management including compilations of customer complaints, trend analyses, and suggestions for improvement.

• Represent Epredia in a positive, professional manner in all dealings with customers, both external and internal.

Skills you need for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in biomedical engineering or other scientific degree.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve problems on electronic and mechanical instrumentation in a scientific laboratory environment.

• Ability to read, interpret and analyze schematics, assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.

• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems/networking instrumentation preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated and an effective team player.

• Must possess basic software skills and computer literacy.

• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 50lbs.

• Up to 80% travel may be required to meet customer needs.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with overtime pay and bonus plan.

• Health and Retirement Benefits.

• Paid Holidays.

• Company car.

• Full in-house training on all products supported.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

SUMMARY

This position investigates consumable product customer complaints, providing a key interface between Customer/Technical Services and the QA/Operations/Engineering complaint investigation teams. This position takes responsibility for the tracking & trending of medical device/instrument based customer complaints and the provision of data, charts and reports for management review.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initial QA review of a consumable product customer complaints and requesting initial follow up information/facts from Customer/Technical Services or the Distributor as required

• Own customer complaint handling process, including performing initial assessments to determine potential reportability

• Responsible for the maintenance of data and reporting of key trends in the electronic complaint handling system

• Train appropriate individuals in the proper use of the electronic complaint management system

• Drive and monitor the progress of complaint handling and investigations, and work with applicable individuals and departments to ensure complaint handling time requirements are met

• Track trending complaints and preparing complaint analysis reports, highlighting any adverse trends

• Highlight any potential reportable events to QA and/or RA Management as soon as possible as per the Medical Device Reporting/Vigilance procedures

• Prepare & present data/reports regarding complaint metrics for submission to Site, Divisional and Corporate Management Review

• Plan & perform nonconformance investigations when required--may include coordinating the return of product involved in investigations back to the supplier for further investigation

• Contribute to the continual quality & reliability improvement products

• Support internal and external audits

• Ensure policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with global quality & regulatory requirements and meet the needs of customers & Quality Policy

• Support the quality system and quality policy as directed by QA management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience required

• Knowledge of quality systems or 3+ years of experience in a quality management system

• Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, FDA 21CFR820)

• Experience working with FDA regulated products (Medical Device/IVDR preferred) (pharmaceutical or dietary supplement experience is acceptable)

• Experience working with suppliers and/or customers

• Knowledge of statistical data analysis tools and techniques

• Ability to deliver, meet deadlines and have results orientation

• Organized and able to use and contribute to existing record keeping systems

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to communicate both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company

• Excellent computer skills, particularly spreadsheets/graphical software tools (e.g. Excel)

PREFERRED

• Experience with SAP and Veeva

• Background and/or experience with Histology or Chemistry

• General knowledge of manufacturing process

• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Knowledge of statistics, manufacturing process control and validation, and process capability

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Essential Functions:

• Gross Margin, Balance Sheet (relative to inventory), Cash Flow, and Cost Accounting responsibilities, per IFRS and Epredia Policies and Procedures for the two North American sites

• Responsible for site compliance with all IFRS requirements related to Cost Accounting

• Responsible for site compliance with all Epredia Policies & Procedures related to Cost Accounting

• Responsible for month end close processes, including reviewing of key reconciliations and supporting documentation related to cost accounting and inventory valuations, and overall site financial results for both North American sites

• Prepares analytics and presents monthly financial results to senior management

• Responsible for preparation of the annual plans, and monthly and quarterly forecasts

• Responsible for consolidating financial results of the site

• Oversees Cost Accounting

• Ensures accuracy of Inventory valuation and manufacturing variance reporting

• Research, plan and implement programs that enhance organizational performance and productivity

• Provides and directs procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate financial and accounting controls and services

• Directs preparation of capital appropriations requests, new product development/growth initiatives and cost reduction projects

• Provides and maintains key financial metrics; and reviews operating metrics for the facility to ensure facility meeting goals and forecasts

• Establish career planning and personnel development goals for the financial team

• Serves as Site Leader's business partner and financial consultant

• Supervises cost accounting professionals at both sites

• Develop a business partnership with functional leaders across the both North American sites to assist decision making and drive accountability.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance is required

• Manufacturing background with a strong knowledge of cost accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, budgeting and financial analysis

• 10 years of relevant financial/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, possessing strong working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

• 7 years of proven leadership experience working within finance and accounting.

• Superior analytical and computer skills with experience utilizing analytical tools and databases along with an understanding of manufacturing (MPS/MRP)

• Dynamic, high energy leadership skills and effective communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving

• Results oriented, metrics driven leader with a root cause, permanent fix approach, continuous improvement approach

• Collaboration skills - Able to effectively collaborate with peers in other functions and with colleagues in other businesses or divisions

• Results oriented, metric driven leader that utilizes a collaborative problem solving approach to continuous improvement.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance is required, CPA Preferred

• 10 years of relevant financial/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, possessing strong working knowledge and experience with GAAP.

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Position Summary:

The Service Inventory Coordinator works directly with the instrumentation and spare part logistic process, providing a key interface between Service, Distribution, and the QA complaint investigation teams. This position takes responsibility and ownership for managing and the coordination of Spare Parts, Customer, Demo, Loaner, and both New and Used Equipment. Tasks include shipping, receiving, picking, packing, inspection, investigation, and coordination for restocking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor accurate and timely receipt of product into the Instrument warehouse to include but not limited to; demo, loaner, customer, and return equipment.

• Timely material movement, generating pick slips, physically putting together shipments, processing shipping documentation and entering inventory transfers in the JDE system

• Responsible for the initial QA review of an instrument or spare part return and requesting initial follow up information/facts from Sales, Service, or Third Party as required.

• Responsible for checking returns for accuracy, defects, and damage vs. the return paperwork.

• Responsible for contacting those individuals for completing initial complaint, understanding the reason for return, and determining next steps.

• Responsible for the customer complaint handling process or returns, including logging complaints and performing initial assessments to determine potential reportability, and assignment of investigation to the appropriate APD locations.

• Processing the return of spare parts, receiving, and delivering them to the spare part cage.

• Responsible for monitoring the progress of all instruments waiting in quality hold, and working with applicable individuals and departments to ensure complaint handling time requirements are met.

• Responsible for the coordination of return parts and instruments involved in investigations back to the factory for further investigation.

• Involved with the tracking and return of all RGA Instrumentation, to include proper decontamination paperwork.

• Involved with the coordination of demo/ loaner requests from the Sales team, monitoring success rates, instrument availability, and instrument demands.

• Involved with the tracking and coordination of Slidemate inventory; this includes the shipping and monitoring of Slidemate returns.

• Where applicable, responsible for training appropriate individuals in the proper use of the electronic complaint management system.

• Responsible for contributing to the continual quality & reliability improvement of APD products and services.

• Ensuring policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with global quality & regulatory requirements and meet the needs of our customers & Quality Policy.

• Responsible for performing tasks to support the quality system and quality policy as directed by Service and QA/RA management.

• Management of all warehouse supplies, to include shipping materials.

• Lifts heavy items and may operate forklift, pallet mover, and order processor

• Cleans and maintains a well-organized work area.

• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• 1-3 Years of Technical Experience, Repair, QA inspection, Warehouse, or Inventory reconciliation experience is preferred.

• Proven ability to review, diagnose, and determine missing items on electronic and mechanical spare parts and instrumentation.

• Where applicable; ability to read, interpret, and analyze spare part diagrams.

• Experience working with FDA regulated products (Medical Device/IVD preferred)(pharmaceutical or dietary supplement experience is acceptable)

• Knowledge of ISO13485 / FDA QSR Part 820 / 803 requirements preferred

• Experience working with complaint handling, inventory reconciliation and/or CAPA & management review is preferred.

• Knowledge of process improvement, 5S, or workflow processes.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a timeline driven environment

• Excellent communication skills both written & oral

• Excellent computer skills, particularly spreadsheets/graphical software tools (e.g. Excel)

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Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements

• The environment is subject to dust, heat, and noise conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time, including bending and twisting

• Lifting up to 50 pounds

YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

IHC and Digital Pathology Field Applications Specialist

From fostering strong, meaningful relationships with our customers to creatively solving problems with innovative solutions to leading the sales strategy, you'll partner with our customers to ensure they have the right solutions and applications to provide the best care to their patients. You'll be responsible for more than just troubleshooting. You'll drive positive experiences by focusing on our top priority: our customers. You'll work with a variety of stakeholders in a dynamic organization to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. In this customer-facing role, Application Specialists are essential to delivering on our mission of enabling our customers to enhance precision cancer diagnostics.

What you will do:

• Perform instrument demonstrations, installations and networking of IHC instruments, digital scanners and tissue micro-arrays, software, and peripherals onsite with the client

• Partner with our sales team to effectively perform remote and onsite demonstrations of IHC instruments, scanners and software

• Troubleshoot and resolve customers' network connectivity/ LIS technical issues, and provide help in understanding the appropriate use of IHC strainers, digital pathology scanners and TMA equipment

• Handle requests for the replacement of apparently defective products. Complete, maintain and process relevant paperwork and documentation, including records of customer complaints.

• Prepare reports to management including compilations of customer complaints, trend analyses, and suggestions for improvement.

• Provides on-site consultation to resolve customer's needs and meet service expectations

• Participates in validating new products, customer evaluations of existing products and application support.

• Complete IQ/OQ's

Skills you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years working experience in the information technology field preferably in a clinical or biosciences environment.

• 4+ years of working experience with IHC platforms, digital pathology instruments, microscopy or equivalent

• HT/HTL certification and 3-5 years of clinical or research laboratory experience is helpful

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Confirmed technical writing skills, ability to work with minimal direction in a laboratory environment and in the field.

• Prior customer-facing experience required

• Up to 75% Travel is required and may be asked to travel within hours for urgent customer needs.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage targeted customer calls, quote inquires, product inquiries, documentation requirements to further the growth of the entire Service portfolio

• Proactively and reactively pursue service revenue; to include billable service, lost contracts, and warranty conversions.

• Independently make decisions, but also utilize available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively in a coordinated effort with cross-functional service members composed of Field Service Engineers, Field Applications Specialists, and Field Service Managers.

• Develop and execute market strategies and plans to expand business within assigned territory; Maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed revenue growth objectives

• Perform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory primarily by phone, but face-to-face customer meetings may be required

• Develop and maintain effective customer relations with key decision makers such as purchasing and end users within assigned territory

• Negotiation skills to determine competitive pricing and service contract plans

• Research competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data in the business plan; Introduces new products and services

• Support pricing strategies within the Service business to control profitability and meet customer satisfaction.

• Help support quoting, tenders, and all required legal documentation for securing Service Business.

• Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of territory

• Communicate with supervisor any customer issues or potential problems; perform other tasks assigned by manager

• Leveraging the sales and field service teams for information, lead generation, and market intel.

• Work with Marketing to drive specific needs- for targeting customers

• Additional point of contact for customer escalations.

• Positively represent Epredia at all times throughout customer locations

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 1 year of sales experience, preferably in the healthcare or service industry

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in the sciences or business management, or equivalent work experience

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills

• Proven record of establishing goals and achieving results

• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Salesforce, and the internet preferred.

• Must possess a strong desire to serve the customer

• Must deliver excellent customer service

• Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed

• Must be willing to travel to customer locations, if needed

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree, or higher education, in related field highly preferred.

• 1+ Years of Sales or Customer Service Experience Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

• Demonstrate Epredia values - Do the right thing, Constantly improve, and use resources responsibly

• Excellent communication skills and be able to interface with internal and external customers in a positive, professional manner

• Customer Service system (satisfaction) exposure / experience

• Ability to travel 25%

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• This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and facilitate site Change Control Board Meetings and the Change Control Process; support Global Change Control processes when scope of change impacts the site

• Manage site-level usage and processes related to Veeva, the Global Quality System software, in partnership and alignment with other global sites; engage with peers to harmonize associated processes

• Manage site Document Control and Record Control processes per ISO 13485:2016 sections 4.2.4, 4.2.5; Manage the Document Periodic Review Process and associated metrics

• Manage QA training curriculum in Veeva including creation, assignment and reporting key metrics; facilitate department-specific training program assessments

• Develop appropriate training materials and approach per global and ISO standards as processes revise, maintaining related training records.

• Integrate training feedback process and -knowledge check- per ISO 13485:2016, site and global procedures

• Lead the site internal audit program (lead auditor), including audit scheduling, reporting, action item management, and pool of internal auditors (scheduling, training, development) per ISO 13485:2016

• Advise and train QA and cross-functional partners on compliance to ISO 13485, assess processes and proposed changes for compliance to ISO 13485, provide site guidance for industry standard practices, cGMP requirements, and similar Quality System processes.

• Co-lead (with the Quality Manager) external audits such as ISO, FDA and customer; manage -backroom- and facilitate other support elements for external audits

• Support Management Review process and associated records; provide assigned Quality System metrics

• Maintain device master and history files, including device technical file management

• Support all elements of the QMS to ensure compliance with regulations

• Manage direct report(s) for the administration of associated Quality System elements (documents, records, change control, internal audit, external audit, etc.)

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Position Summary

The Customer Service Representative works in conjunction with the Customer Care Manager to insure customer satisfaction and the execution of "Best Practices" within Customer Care. The Customer Service Representative interacts with all customers (Direct Customers, Sales, Distributors, and internal departments) to handle a variety of pre-sale and post-sale Customer Care and Distribution functions as required. Works independently with little or no supervision. Based on specialized expertise, may also manage long term Domestic and / or International functions based on location including: Standing Orders, Account Management, Database Management Address Book, Month End Sales Support, Inventory Management, Shipping, Receiving, Letters of Credit, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming customer communication, following through to completion and always demonstrating effective communication throughout the order /pick/pack /ship process. Insures quality customer care is implemented consistently throughout this process.

• Listens to customer concerns, effectively diffuses dissatisfaction, and quickly identifies a course of action with a goal of first call resolution within established turnaround times.

• Targets 1-Call and 1-Email Resolution.

• Guarantees same-day turn-around for all customer email queries .

• Gathers and disseminates information and pursues a course of action for timely resolution. Investigates by contacting other AP departments, supervisors, sales, suppliers, business and channel partners and/or freight carriers. Utilizes needed systems to locate required information.

• Analyzes and resolves customer concerns using established procedures. Examines pertinent information to determine validity of customer complaint and to determine responsibility for errors and resolution, throughout the order /pick/pack /ship process.

• Assist and support Sales teams and Distributors as required, throughout the order /pick/pack /ship process.

• Investigates overdue and damaged shipments or shortages in shipments already received, and creates preventative processes within the order/pick/pack/ship process.

• Record and follow up on customer orders, including the tracking of orders, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for product knowledge, keeping informed of current merchandise.

• Keeps informed of current Customer Care operating policies and procedures.

• Takes initiative to contact and follow up with customers regarding past orders and/or to offer suggestive up-selling and other promotional programs.

• Maintain accurate, organized customer files, including documentation of important verbal discussions, issues and customer requests, throughout the order /pick/pack /ship process

• Manage inventory accurately throughout the entire order /pick/pack /ship process

• If required by location, pack and ship customer orders accurately, and with attention to detail

• Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Proficiency in all areas of essential functions outlined above.

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Contact Center- Distribution environment.

• High School Education required; College degree preferred.

• Proficient with MS Office, MS Outlook, office equipment, mainframe and shipping systems.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work flexible schedule.

• The individual should be self-motivated, stress and pressure resistant, as well as a quick learner and obtain the ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships within and outside of the Company.

• Ability to set priorities and make decisions in a dynamic work environment.

• Detail-oriented, and highly accurate, with excellent follow-up skills.

• Excellent problem solving skills.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods as required

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

• Must be able to work in a refrigerated warehouse for prolonged periods, if required by location

  Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria

  Customer Focus

• Treats customers with courtesy and sensitivity

• Builds positive rapport

• Makes extra effort to satisfy customer needs

• Meets commitments to customers, both internal and external

  Product Knowledge

• Displays knowledge of products

• Explains product features and benefits

• Matches products and services to customer needs

• Understands how products can solve customer problems

  Verbal skills and Written Communication

• Makes a positive first impression

• Communicates in a courteous manner

• Provides First Contact resolution for internal and external customers

• Provides role model customer service

  Handling Difficult Tasks and Contacts

• Demonstrates patience and willingness to help

• Expresses empathy for situation

• Remains calm in demanding situations

• Defuses negative emotions

  Schedule Adherence

• Begins work on time

• Keeps absences within guidelines

• Returns on time from breaks and meals

• Displays flexibility regarding scheduling

  Interpersonal Skills

• Establishes effective relationships

• Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner

• Contributes to building team spirit

• Gives and welcomes feedback

  Job Motivation

• Maintains a high level of interest and enthusiasm for job responsibilities.

• Assumes ownership for getting the job done.

• Enthusiastic about taking on new and challenging projects.

• Goal oriented; concerned with achievement & doing better.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

• Build, implement and reinforce a Global Epredia L&D Model that includes and/or ensures:

• Training is focused, organized, and logical with a long-term view

• Creation of a sales competency model and training curriculum to drive continuous skill development

• Learning is internalized, applied, and drives long-term results and ROI

• Efficient, repeatable, effective, and fast new hire ramp up

• A phased approach that ensures training and reinforcement throughout a sales career and aligns managerial development as well as sales coaching skills

• Multiple and blended modalities of live and online learning, coaching, testing, and certification

• Epredia Account Executives are developed to be multi-skilled change agents

• Customized Sales enablement, strategy and training tools (i.e., iPad platform, job aids, Salesforce.com scorecards, playbooks...)

• Sales management training as well as sales coaching to ensure sellers are held accountable for applying the skills.

• Training is consistently reinforced, not over months, but over years

• Align closely with Executive and Sales Leadership

• Work in lock-step with National Sales Training and Commercial Excellence Team

• Assist Salesforce.com effectiveness teams in development of practical sales enablement, dashboard and scorecard tools

• Liaise with cross-divisional teams and channel partners to ensure alignment and understanding

• Align with Leadership, Marketing and other respective stakeholders to help develop and facilitate annual and regional sales meetings

• Provide ad hoc analyses to identify gaps, product/market trends and competitor impact

• Complete other ad hoc assignments or reporting as needed

• Facilitate learning and development programs

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3+ years Sales Training L&D Program Management or related field experience with proven ability to build and implement world-class programs

• Exemplary people skills highlighted with a 'team' approach

• Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with high level of diplomacy

• Demonstrated proficiency with sales training methodologies and their implementation; Learning Management System set-up and administration is sought , but not required

• Solid analytical capabilities with in-depth understanding of Salesforce.com capabilities

• Ability to facilitate and reinforce Sales Models, Process and Strategy

• Organized with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and complete tasks

• Commitment to continued learning, career progression and development and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities

• Global experience is sought, but not required

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated high level of diplomacy

• Experience with the multiple sales training methodologies and Salesforce.com

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

• This is a customer facing role; proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train new and tenured sales force personnel and follow up on training output through field co-travels with sales representatives.

• Assist in design, implementation and reinforcement of phased training program(s) and strategy.

• Assist with development of training content/curriculum and training strategy.

• Co-facilitate in-person and virtual training.

• Design, develop and implement national and regional sales training activities

• Work collaboratively with other functional areas (Marketing, Finance, Leadership) including CE team for alignment.

• Develop effective and ongoing communications with field sales and marketing management to help understand the sales training needs of account executives and to develop specific sales training objectives and strategies to meet these needs.

• Administering training schedules and training materials to sales management and account executives.

• Continue training program development and enhancement.

• Evaluate current programs

• Offer solutions to current processes

• Collect feedback from trainees and managers

• Monitor sales objectives and results.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years successful and applicable, sales and/or marketing experience; field or home office, sales training is preferred.

• Possess thorough understanding of selling skills and demonstrate excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Need to have strong interpersonal skills, ability to -think on your feet-, organized and results focused.

• Curriculum development experience preferred

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to travel 40-50% of the time

• Position is customer facing; proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. + Develops business growth plans and initiatives through the channel partners, ensuring alignment across the various Epredia AP business functions; executes plans and initiatives by working closely with the Channel Partner commercial team and establishing monitoring systems to track success + Lifecycle Management of core histology instruments and related consumables with major channel partners (i.e. launch, growth, maturity and elimination) + Identification and realization of product growth opportunities within the channel partners to maximize AP share of wallet with the channel partners + Responsible for the communication between AP and channel partners as -communication hub- within the organization + Development of business cases for new business development, obtains alignment between the Finance, Marketing and Sales leadership and executes plans to realize growth opportunities + Analysis and evaluation of competitive position of product line within the channel partners + Identification, assessment and development of new channel partners + Support Change notification process of product discontinuation, changes, or pricing corrections. + Works closely with the Epredia Regional Marketing team and Sales leadership to develop accurate market data and competitive positions + Travel: Represents Epredia and Epredia Anatomical Pathology products at key channel partner meetings and industry trade shows + Annual Pricing: Support Annual pricing or -off cycle- pricing changes to channel partners + EDI: Act as project coordinator for Epredia EDI teams and Channel partners to successfully maintain EDI transactions between partners. + Act as Epredia Team lead for weekly meeting between Epredia Manufacturing/Operations sites and Channel Partners sourcing teams to ensure meeting -key business metrics-. + Support Channel and End User complaints and regulatory request into Epredia sites. + Finance: Work with commercial finance to develop monthly forecast. Work with Accounts Payable finance to align on outstanding invoices and/or late payment notifications. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree (Business) + Proven experience in marketing or sales within the healthcare, diagnostics or medical capital products industry. + 5+ years commercial Channel Management (Marketing or Sales) experience in the pathology segment is desirable. + Must be proficient with Microsoft office and SAP. Needed competency in PowerPoint and Excel (V-lookup) functionality. Must be willing to travel 20-30% of time #LI-KB1 YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. Performs the data entry function to update automated records; verifies the accuracy of work. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: . Batches documents . Keys data from source documents in a timely and efficient manner . Performs acceptable volume of work in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner and in order of scheduled priorities to meet or exceed client expectations of processing schedule . Performs verification duties as required . Keys correcting entries as indicated by verification or another warning . May troubleshoot data problems . May operate peripheral equipment . May assist in the development of production formats and keying procedures . Demonstrates high levels of safety awareness and notifies supervisor of potential hazards . Follows the security and privacy policies, standards, and guidelines in order to protect the informational assets of both the company and their customers . Performs other duties as required . Repetitive motion is required: may require twisting/bending/climbing . Required to work at a computer for long periods . Required to stand, walk, simple grasp, reach with hands and arms . Required to regularly sit, talk or hear . Required to possess close vision and ability to focus . Conditions may include office environment, computer room, production floor, warehouse, and shipping/receiving. Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, toner, ink, and other environmental factors is possible. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: . Must become familiar with a variety of copy and print equipment to perform first-level troubleshooting YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities: + Accountable for on-time delivery of manufactured products + Responsible for management of instrument inventory, drop ships and spares + Responsible for meeting customer business metrics, customer satisfaction requirements, and targeted CAS scores + Works closely with the marketing and commercial teams to ensure all customer communication is aligned with current focus and strategy + Works with planning, manufacturing, and distribution to ensure customer orders are processed, modified as needed, fulfilled, and shipped in accordance with site and customer requirements + Instills a solution-oriented team motivated to identify, solve and when necessary, appropriately escalate customer complaints or issues + Monitors and reports customer shipments and rallies the organization to provide excellent customer service and delivery + Streamlines process to update customers, our commercial and service teams with order status as well as report metrics to leadership as required. + Works closely with management team, including scheduling, distribution, key accounts and manufacturing to receive, process and execute customer orders, and manage backorders and stock + Supervises team and daily administrative activities for the customer service functions + Develops team of Customer Service Representatives to meet their best potential. Establishes goals and objectives and administers performance evaluations + Leads and champions continuous improvement efforts to improve process effectiveness and efficiency while reducing costs + Works to ensure team meets both team and individual performance expectations focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost + Leads the team in the adherence to all SOPs and company policies + Communicate efficiently in both a verbal and written manner with internal and external customers in a timely manner and with a sense of urgency + Participates in the implementation, maintenance and improvement of quality processes + Ensures the most efficient utilization of resources through proactive review of customer requirements, workload and overall processes to identify and implement changes for improved productivity and efficiency + Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications/Skills: + Bachelor's degree, preferably with a focus in Business + 1-3 years' leadership and supervisory experience + Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain, customer service, materials planning or logistics Preferred Qualifications/Skills: + Proven leader with desire for continuous career advancement + Continuous improvement mindset and experience with lean manufacturing + Attention to detail + Creativity + Strong analytical skills (the ability to view a situation logically, break it down into manageable tasks, and to identify alternative plans of action) + Good planning and organizational skills-able to manage multiple competing priorities + Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) + Proficiency in MS office applications + Leadership skills as exemplified by the ability to influence the actions and opinion of others + In depth, working knowledge of MRP systems (JD Edwards is a plus), customer service, order processing, inventory control, warehousing, distribution, and transportation (domestic and international) functions. + Demonstrated ability to manage processes across functional lines + Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/FDA/DOT/IATA/DOC/OSHA/EPA and other regulatory requirements #LI-LVI YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

Job Detail

• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

Job Description

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. The Building & Grounds position is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the facility and grounds to ensure the integrity of the facility and to achieve the objectives of the company and department while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements. + Maintain the interior and exterior of the facility to optimal conditions to ensure facilities' integrity + Manage contract cleaning service to achieve a clean facility + Order and stock facility supplies as required + Maintain landscaped areas, as well as, picking-up trash on the facility grounds + Maintain interior and exterior walls, ceiling, floors, windows and fixed objects. This will include, but is not limited to, neatly painting offices and hallways and operating the floor scrubber in the warehouse and manufacturing rooms + Maintain exterior roof and related equipment + Provide support to the Engineering and Maintenance departments to meet departmental and company objectives + Perform monthly safety inspections and perform preventive maintenance as required. + Actively participate in continuous improvement/lean projects + Comply with all company policies and procedures (safety, regulatory, etc.) + Specific job related training required YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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  Ascensia Diabetes Care

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Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician position ensures the quality and compliance of Epredia products. They coordinate and perform tasks that support the goals and objectives of the organization. + Perform incoming raw material, pre-production, DHR review, in-process and post-production inspections as a primary functions. + Maintain inspection forms, records and logs. + Identify, assess using risk-based approach and report and manage non-conformance material or processes with the appropriate means. + Review quarantined consumables report and ensure accuracy. + Maintain the Dock-to-Stock program for incoming materials. + Maintain the 5S program in the inspector's area. + Execute attention to detail when reviewing manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. + Participate in continuous improvement team activities and projects. + Comply with all company policies and procedures (safety, regulatory, etc.). + Perform assigned tasks to support objectives of team, department and company. + Mandatory overtime may be required to support team, department and company objectives. + Voluntary overtime may be required to support team, department and company objectives. + Ensure team maintains focus and build -teamwork- within the workplace. + Comply with safety and regulatory requirements. + Wear proper PPE as required + Exercise proper lifting, bending and twisting techniques. + Ensure team maintains a safe, organized and clean work area. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications + High School Diploma or equivalent + Experience in a manufacturing environment + Ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly + Proficient in MS applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) + Excellent communication and attention to detail + Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude + Ability and willingness to learn basic laboratory testing procedures + Familiarity with Quality Systems Regulations 21CFR part 820 + Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously + ISO 13485 knowledge preferred + Read, write, and speak fluent English Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria: + High School Diploma or equivalent + Proficient in MS applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) + Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude + Must demonstrate leadership skills, or potential + Read, write, and speak fluent English YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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  Ascensia Diabetes Care

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Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. At Epredia, we improve lives by enabling better cancer diagnostics. We are a team of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, working together to develop precision diagnostic solutions for our customers. We are a fast growing global company that drives innovation in diagnostics to create better outcomes for patients. Joining Epredia is much more than a job- it is an opportunity to be part of something with a purpose. Find out how you can improve lives while advancing your career. The Finance Director, FP&A is fully responsible for all finance, reporting and accounting activities of Epredia globally and is also responsible for the results of the businesses as well as achieving annual operating targets. Continuous improvement of performance over time on a consistent, global basis is also required. Specific job responsibilities can be grouped into three main areas: (i) Financial and Management Reporting (ii) Accounting and Financial Procedures and Controls; (iii) Strategic Planning and Budgeting. (i) Financial and Management Reporting: 1. Direct and guide all entities within the business through monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities, as well as perform activities for business level entities. 2. Manage all month-end, quarter-end and year-end company-wide financial deliverables in an accurate and timely fashion. 3. Prepare all periodic Management Reports, both for Epredia and ELT teams and PHC Group. Develop new reports as needed to improve visibility of business performance and to track initiatives. 4. Respond to specific and ad hoc requests for information from ELT, Epredia and PHC Group teams. 5. Assist in developing and tracking action plans to meet business objectives. 6. Ensure timely close and consolidations - work with Finance Systems and Processes Director to ensure all consolation activities are streamlined and accurate. (ii) Accounting and Finance Procedures and Controls: 1. Ensure integrity of accounting processes and controls at all times. 2. Review current accounting and finance procedures and controls and ensure that they are sound, consistent globally and are properly followed at all times. 3. Confirm that all accounting and finance procedures and controls are in line with corporate guidelines and are consistent with the current regulatory environment. 4. Seek waivers to policy from the VP of Finance when appropriate and ensure these are applied as written and reviewed/updated as needed. 5. Manage and track the Internal and External Audit schedule for Epredia globally. Primary point of contact with External Audit. 6. Provide guidance to international entities regarding accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS and seek consultation from PHC Group accounting as needed.(iii) St rategic Planning and Budgeting (iii) Strategic Planning and Budgeting. 1. Direct and manage the Annual Operating Plan process for the entire business by creating processes and templates for data collection by country and/or region. Provide analytics to ELT so that informed decisions can be made. 2. Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts. Explain deviations to Business Plan/forecast and actions to be taken to ensure achievement of annual targets. Develop reliable forecasting processes that can be consistently utilized by all of the global entities/regions. 3. Develop and implement initiatives to constantly improve performance of the division. These initiatives can focus on sales growth, margin expansion (product mix, pricing, sourcing), cost savings, productivity improvements, training, supply chain efficiencies, restructuring and any other relevant areas of the business. Track and drive initiatives and associated results on an ongoing basis. 4. Determine Capital Investment strategies (fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable, business acquisitions or start-ups, etc) and prepare financial justification and implementation plans as needed. Follow company policy to obtain necessary approvals and execute plan. 5. Focus on Working Capital optimization via strict customer credit policies, more extensive use of Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Cash-in-Advance, recovery of aged bad debt, improved working capital forecasting and tracking, etc. 6. At all times, provide responsible and accurate financial and operational input to finance and business managers with regards to any current or future projects affecting the performance of the businesses. 7. Work with functional leaders on budget/forecasting exercises, ensure changes are continuously updated in financial projections. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: . Candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: financial reporting, internal control, forecasting, analysis, and technical accounting knowledge. . Strong business and industry knowledge as well as the ability to make logical assumptions, identify trends, incorporate external and internal information, draw conclusions from ambiguous data, and effectively benchmark results against appropriate baselines. . The ability to identify and champion productivity improvements through Practical Process Improvement. . Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to obtain operational buy-in with easy to understand analysis and presentations with the ability to engage in communication at the executive level. . Proven history of leading cross functional teams as well as the ability to build organizational relationships with customers, peers and operating partners . It is required that the candidate has the ability to manage multiple assignments, has good judgment, and prioritizes projects and time effectively. . The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous learning, show career progression and development, and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities. . Excellent skills with SAP, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint are required; skills with Data Warehouse, Oracle, SQL, COGNOS, and HFM are preferred. Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria: . Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant or equivalent background . Advanced Qualification Preferred (CPA, MBA, or MS) . 7-10 years of progressive relevant work experience required. Must be able to travel up to 25%, or more if business needs dictate YOUR APPLICATION Epredia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. Epredia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-LVI YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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  Ascensia Diabetes Care

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Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing activities associated with assigned commodities from internal and external suppliers. Will develop and implement business strategies impacting supply chain consolidation, cost reduction, quality improvement as well as supplier assessment and associated scorecard activities. Forecast, plan, prepare and control materials requirements and purchases. Support the continuous flow and delivery of assigned commodities per requirements as assigned by the MPS/MRP messaging system and/or specific sales and service requirements utilizing JIT, VOMI, VMI strategies as required.- Issue, update, and maintain purchase orders based on ERP system requirements taking into account supplier constraints- Manage supplier relationships to develop, implement, and track programs for improving supplier quality, delivery performance, total cost of ownership and payment terms.- Review MPS daily and resolve any exceptions. Update the ERP system with real-time data to allow planning/scheduling and manufacturing visibility into interruptions in material availability- Issue, update, and maintain purchase orders based on ERP system requirements taking into account supplier constraints- Manage supplier relationships to develop, implement, and track programs for improving supplier quality, delivery performance, total cost of ownership and payment terms.- Review MPS daily and resolve any exceptions. Update the ERP system with real-time data to allow planning/scheduling and manufacturing visibility into interruptions in material availability- Clearly communicate possible obstacles and constraints to the necessary personnel to maximize efficiencies.- Maintain vendor metric performance including, but not limited to, vendor score cards, on-time delivery, and delta P (pricing variances)- Work cross functionally to resolve inventory, production, and supplier return issues as they arise- Maintain accuracy of the ERP supplier data and costing elements- Maintain extensive product and commodity knowledge for the assigned product segments, including, but not limited to, market conditions, technical acumen, global opportunities, obsolescence, strategic opportunities and pricing- Use analytical skills to participate in various practical process improvement projects and lead projects as required Qualifications + Bachelors level degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline + ISM and/or APICS designation is preferred + Two plus years in purchasing or materials management experience preferred + Prior experience with low cost region suppliers is preferred. Experience with MPS/MRP and inventory control is required + Experience in an ISO / GMP environment preferred + Must be willing to travel + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications #LI-LVI YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care

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Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes. The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing activities associated with assigned commodities from internal and external suppliers. Will develop and implement business strategies impacting supply chain consolidation, cost reduction, quality improvement as well as supplier assessment and associated scorecard activities. Forecast, plan, prepare and control materials requirements and purchases. Support the continuous flow and delivery of assigned commodities per requirements as assigned by the MPS/MRP messaging system and/or specific sales and service requirements utilizing JIT, VOMI, VMI strategies as required.- Issue, update, and maintain purchase orders based on ERP system requirements taking into account supplier constraints- Manage supplier relationships to develop, implement, and track programs for improving supplier quality, delivery performance, total cost of ownership and payment terms.- Review MPS daily and resolve any exceptions. Update the ERP system with real-time data to allow planning/scheduling and manufacturing visibility into interruptions in material availability- Issue, update, and maintain purchase orders based on ERP system requirements taking into account supplier constraints- Manage supplier relationships to develop, implement, and track programs for improving supplier quality, delivery performance, total cost of ownership and payment terms.- Review MPS daily and resolve any exceptions. Update the ERP system with real-time data to allow planning/scheduling and manufacturing visibility into interruptions in material availability- Clearly communicate possible obstacles and constraints to the necessary personnel to maximize efficiencies.- Maintain vendor metric performance including, but not limited to, vendor score cards, on-time delivery, and delta P (pricing variances)- Work cross functionally to resolve inventory, production, and supplier return issues as they arise- Maintain accuracy of the ERP supplier data and costing elements- Maintain extensive product and commodity knowledge for the assigned product segments, including, but not limited to, market conditions, technical acumen, global opportunities, obsolescence, strategic opportunities and pricing- Use analytical skills to participate in various practical process improvement projects and lead projects as required Qualifications + Bachelors level degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline + ISM and/or APICS designation is preferred + Two plus years in purchasing or materials management experience preferred + Prior experience with low cost region suppliers is preferred. Experience with MPS/MRP and inventory control is required + Experience in an ISO / GMP environment preferred + Must be willing to travel + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications #LI-LVI YOUR APPLICATION: Ascensia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Ascensia is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) . If you are interested in applying for employment with Ascensia and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us at ApplicantAccommodations@ascensia.com

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• Company:
  Ascensia Diabetes Care