Associate Optimization Implementation Specialist (TRAVEL)

Overview This is a travel job. You will spend most of the year, up to 80%, on the road at hospitals across the country, living out of hotels, with projects lasting anywhere from one week to several months in one place. Z5 covers your travel, lodging, and a daily meal allowance while you’re out, so your paycheck stays yours. It’s a great fit if you’re early in your career, love seeing new places, and want to learn healthcare operations fast with a clear path to grow into bigger roles. It is not a fit if you need to be home every night. If that trade sounds exciting rather than exhausting, we’d love to meet you. This role is based in the Dallas market. You work from home between projects and travel from there. The Associate Optimization Implementation Specialist is a key member of the Z5 Inventory Optimization Services Team, responsible for executing and supporting projects that optimize healthcare inventory management across both acute and non-acute care settings. The role focuses on implementing right-sizing strategies, improving operational efficiencies, and driving cost savings for healthcare providers. Specialists in this position are customer-facing, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in dynamic environments. Responsibilities Execute implementation project tasks independently and accurately Build and right-size inventory shelving systems, label bins and shelves with RFID tags Perform physical inventory counts and reconcile against purchase orders Track, locate, and manage missing, expiring, and recalled products Conduct SKU rationalization, PAR level reviews, and inventory consolidation Provide on-site customer support, product information, and issue resolution Maintain asset location data and ensure system accuracy Present project updates to Z5 Inventory and client teams Ensure alignment of internal and external stakeholder expectations Manage timelines, deliverables, and customer satisfaction for assigned projects Qualifications High school diploma required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred Inventory management, logistics, or healthcare experience preferred Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently or on a team Ability to travel up to 80% of the year Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs Additional Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States Must pass a background check and drug screen Must provide and maintain required immunizations, including Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, TB/PPD (annual), and COVID-19. Z5 covers the cost of any you need. Pay: $55,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Willingness to travel: 100% (Required) Work Location: On the road

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