Summary: This role supports Materials operations through data analysis, continuous improvement, process efficiency, and automation to transform the future of healthcare. Highlights: 1. Contribute to transforming the future of healthcare 2. Lead and support Materials' continuous improvement initiatives 3. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotic-assisted surgery **Company Description** It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at **Intuitive**. As a global leader in **robotic\-assisted surgery** and **minimally invasive care**, our technologies—like the **da Vinci surgical system** and **Ion**—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help **transform the future of healthcare**, you’ll find your purpose here. **Job Description** **Primary Function of Position** Under general supervision from the Director\-Materials Management, Materials Analyst 2 becomes responsible for supporting Materials areas and initiatives including but not limited to data collection, data analysis, continuous improvement, processes efficiency, process planning standardization, projects development, automation among others. **Essential Job Duties** * Collect and analyze data to support Materials operation’s efficiency through the different processes such as warehousing, shipping, logistics, Inventory Control among others. * Review and validate planning applications (SAP/o9\) for statistical forecast to estimate shipping loads to distribution centers and sterilizers aligned to inventory level targets (warehouse or distribution center, as applicable) * SIOP/forecast analysis and translation to warehouse’s space requirement (Raw material/FG), shifts, resources, or any other key variable that should be considered for readiness, budgeting, workload balancing \& team development. * Support in ASRS Implementation support, material presentation, data collection, analysis, and validation and future state definitions * Design and execute an innovative reporting system for all key area processes including dashboards. * Lead and support Materials’ CI initiatives, project development and team engagement. **Qualifications** **Required Skills and Experience** * More than 2 years of experience proven track record of being an effective achiever in a fast paced, high\-volume manufacturing and/or distribution company. * Works independently with minimal supervision in a cross\-functional setting. * Ability to trouble\-shoot process issues and lead projects. * Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness. * Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully. * Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in completing work assignments. * Must be able to speak, read and write English working across cultures and teams where applicable. * Excellent communications skills are desired. * Must be able to travel to the United States. * Computer knowledge in MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP, o9\. * Result oriented, self\-motivated, analytical, data driven, team player. **Required Education and training** * Bachelor’s degree in industrial Engineer, Computer Engineer, Logistics or any other related field * Six Sigma and any other Continuous improvement knowledge will be desired. * APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification preferred. * Project management is preferred. **Working Conditions** * 20% Travel required may be required. * Work is required on site. **Preferred Skills and Experience** * S4Hana/EWM experience * AI Integration as it applies to Inventory Control and WH operations. * Tableau, Snowflake experience **Additional Information** Intuitive is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment, regardless of race, sex, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran status or disability, genetic information, or any other condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. **U.S. Export Control Notice:** Pursuant to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743\.13(b)), certain positions at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for candidates who are nationals of countries currently under embargo or sanctions. 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