Sr. Specialist, Inventory Material Control

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

The Sr. Specialist, Inventory Material Control is a dynamic role responsible for managing inventory and daily order requests, coordinating and performing shipping and receiving activities, and preparing operational reports based on utilization metrics.

As team lead for a small inventory management team, this role serves as a key operational resource across multiple departments, helping ensure timely order fulfillment, accurate documentation and effective communication with internal stakeholders. The position also supports workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy and cross-functional coordination to meet business and customer needs across two divisions within the organization.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

This is a full-time, on-site position based at Boston Scientific's Global Headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Regular on-site presence is required to support inventory management, shipping and receiving activities, and cross-functional business needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Daily shipping and logistical execution

● Source and maintain on-site not-for-human-use (NFHU) scrap product inventory by assessing inventory levels and order needs.

● Manage order intake and review, providing timely, professional and accurate responses to business requestors and translating requests into order fulfillment activities.

● Coordinate the receipt and delivery of materials across assigned locations.

● Collaborate with business requestors on order substitutions and replacements, as applicable.

● Ensure shipments are packaged, labeled and documented in accordance with applicable work instructions, including Global Trade requirements for international shipments.

● Process and maintain receiving documentation to support complete and auditable records.

● Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts and issue resolution.

● Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment in accordance with company policies and quality standards.

Analytics and operational reporting

● Develop, maintain and communicate reporting on key operational metrics and performance indicators, including order request volume, product distribution and return activity, scrap rates, sterile-sourced product utilization, and cost center demand and utilization trends.

● Analyze data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for process optimization.

● Contribute to metrics dashboards and reports for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Team coordination and communication

● Facilitate daily team scrums to prioritize work and align team activities with business needs and strategic priorities.

● Represent the function as a subject matter expert during annual on-site internal audits.

● Travel to support large internal events and serve as the on-site logistics lead, including the National Sales Meeting and National Training Conference.

Process improvement and cross-functional collaboration

● Establish realistic timelines, coordinate resources and ensure accurate, on-time delivery of materials for projects and events.

● Identify and implement approved process improvement initiatives and measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions.