Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Risk & Inventory Analytics

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.

Primary Function of Position

Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Chain risk and inventory analytics capabilities to strengthen business resilience and optimize inventory deployment. Oversee programs that identify and mitigate supply chain risk while leveraging advanced analytics and modeling to inform strategic inventory decisions and risk protections.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) programs and advanced inventory analytics capabilities
• Oversee the end-to-end SCRM program, including item-level risk assessment, supplier financial risk, supplier cybersecurity risk, supplier network event monitoring, and supply chain intelligence
• Drive the development of advanced analytics, modeling, and reporting to improve visibility into supply chain risk exposures and enable data-driven inventory and risk mitigation decisions
• Lead strategic initiatives to optimize inventory deployment, including analytics and governance supporting strategic inventory reserves for high-risk and long-lead supply chain components
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain Planning, Finance, Engineering, Logistics, and Operations leaders to translate risk insights and analytical findings into actionable strategies and operational decisions
• Influence senior stakeholders through clear communication of complex analytical insights, enabling informed decision-making related to supply continuity, risk mitigation, and capital investment
• Establish and enhance governance, processes, and reporting frameworks that support proactive risk monitoring, inventory strategy, and supply chain resilience across the enterprise
• Continuously evaluate and improve tools, data sources, and analytical methodologies used to monitor supply chain risks and inform strategic planning

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, risk management, strategy, or advanced analytics roles, with demonstrated impact in complex, cross-functional environments
• Experience leading or developing teams and programs, with the ability to manage priorities, develop talent, and drive execution through others
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, including experience developing models, interpreting complex datasets, and translating analytical insights into actionable business recommendations
• Experience influencing senior cross-functional stakeholders and communicating complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that require cross-functional coordination across supply chain, operations, engineering, finance, or related functions
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments and drive structured decision-making under uncertainty

Required Education and Training 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or a related quantitative or technical field

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or financial modeling, with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs between supply chain risk mitigation, inventory investment, and capital deployment
• Advanced analytical capabilities, including experience with data modeling, scenario analysis, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar analytics platforms)
• Experience developing inventory strategy, inventory optimization models, or governance frameworks supporting strategic inventory reserves and supply continuity
• Experience supporting global supply chains, including supplier networks, manufacturing operations, and multi-region sourcing environments

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.