Brian Schmidig
Haskell,NJ
Summary
Hands-on medical device specialist with a background in surgical equipment management, warehouse fulfillment, and distribution support. Trusted to oversee $1.5M in inventory, direct product coordination, and implement lean processes that improved on-time delivery, streamlined operations, and strengthened training for new hires and field teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse / Fulfillment Specialist
Novastep
Orangeburg
01.2019 - Current
- Streamlined orthopaedic inventory, procurement, and distribution processes for foot and ankle products to national and international accounts, ensuring timely delivery for primary and revision surgeries.
- Processed medical device orders for Novastep orthopedic fulfillment operations.
- Picked and packed sterile products for shipment in compliance with safety protocols.
- Checked item codes against Novastep order documentation to ensure accuracy.
Surgical Training Equipment Manager
Stryker, Joint Replacement Division
Mahwah
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Coordinated operations of equipment for Total Joint Hip & Knee apparatuses for primary and revision surgeries, ensuring readiness and compliance with surgical protocols.
- Received Trauma and Extremities Award for exceptional contributions across multiple departments.
- Received Business Partner Award for outstanding collaboration and support in business initiatives.
- Trained and onboarded new salespeople through 2-week hands-on workshops and 90-day field orientation, enhancing team effectiveness in product knowledge and sales strategies.
Distribution Services Support
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Led operations in manufacturing by resolving logistics challenges, supporting production line efficiency, and enhancing on-time delivery rates.
- Implemented Lean processes that resulted in higher efficiency and increased capabilities.
- Maintained supply inventory by assessing stock levels, anticipating equipment needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying deliveries to ensure operational readiness.
- Facilitated customer satisfaction through timely and clear communication within the organization and with customers.
Education
Some college coursework completed -
Bergen Community College
Skills
- Order processing
- Inventory control
- Logistics management
- ERP systems
- ERP systems
- Barcode scanning
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Warehouse / Fulfillment Specialist
Novastep
01.2019 - Current
Surgical Training Equipment Manager
Stryker, Joint Replacement Division
01.2013 - 01.2018
Distribution Services Support
01.1999 - 01.2013
Some college coursework completed -
Bergen Community College
Additional Experience
Workshop Coordinator; Warehouse Coordinator; Receiving department
Personal Information
Title: Orthopedic Medical Device Expert
Additional Experience
Workshop Coordinator; Warehouse Coordinator; Receiving department