Consignment Specialist

About the Company

As a global medical device company originating from Japan, we pursue reliable quality and technology to contribute to healthcare in more than 160 countries and regions around the globe. We promise to walk alongside healthcare professionals to continue to make great contributions to society, now and into the future.

Summary of the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and accomplished Consignment Specialist to join our team in TTC.

The Consignment Specialist is responsible for managing consignment inventory across hospitals, clinics, and distribution partners. This role ensures optimal stock levels, accurate inventory tracking, and timely replenishment to support surgical and clinical operations. The position plays a critical role in maintaining product availability while minimizing excess inventory and financial risk.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge

Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes

Order management, shipping, and returns handling

Demand planning and forecasting basics

Distribution and last-mile delivery coordination

2. Medical Device Knowledge

Understanding of medical device products and usage (e.g., implants, consumables, surgical kits)

Familiarity with consignment business model in healthcare

Knowledge of sterilization, handling, and storage requirements

Awareness of clinical usage patterns and procedure scheduling

3. Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Traceability requirements (lot/serial tracking)

Compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, local regulations)

Audit readiness and documentation standards

Expiry management and product recall processes

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

Inventory reporting and KPI tracking

Consumption trend analysis

Identifying slow-moving and obsolete stock

Forecasting support using historical data

Root cause analysis for inventory issues

5. Order & Case Coordination

Managing urgent requests for surgical cases

Preparing and coordinating consignment kits / loaner sets

Scheduling and prioritizing deliveries based on case urgency

Coordination with sales and clinical teams

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field (preferred).

Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrably successful experience in an administrative/coordination role within the medical device industry, with a proven track record of developing.

Experience in MS Excel

Note to External Recruitment Agencies:

Terumo does not recognize candidate submissions from any recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for payment of any recruitment fees due to the hiring of candidates whose resumes were submitted to Terumo employees or offices without the recruiting team's acknowledgement.