Coord Inventory Control

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Inventory Control works under the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management and coordinates all inventory control functions for the Materials Management Department. The position ensures that ordering and receipt of perpetual inventories are completed within hospital guidelines and the parameters of the Materials Management information system. The coordinator works with managers, directors, and vice-presidents to conduct and analyze annual physical inventories. The role is based at Parkwest Medical Center in West Knoxville and requires local travel. It is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, with variable shifts.

Requirements

A valid Tennessee Class D driver’s license and state-mandated minimum insurance coverage.
Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at hire and throughout employment.
Sufficient combination of formal education and/or prior work experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the essential tasks; typically equivalent to an associate’s degree.
No minimum prior experience specified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Support managers, directors, and vice-presidents in conducting departmental physical inventories, including building count sheets, performing test counts, and pricing and valuing inventoried items.
Organize, conduct, and report routine cycle counts for perpetual inventory.
Monitor the number, frequency, and appropriateness of inventory debits, credits, and adjustments.
Research and analyze supply trends at the facility or department level and prepare reports using advanced PC software.
Maintain overall accuracy of Materials Management inventory and support management’s annual inventory turnover goals.
Make timely, autonomous decisions regarding customer relations and problem solving, including issues arising in the director’s absence.
Use the inventory management system, reports, and forecasts to maintain adequate perpetual inventory balances and appropriate minimum and maximum quantities.
Prepare and communicate purchase orders within policy guidelines using the Materials Management Information System (MMIS).
Act as a conduit and consultant between Corporate Purchasing and end users to ensure requested items are added to and maintained in the MMIS.
Resolve invoice and shipping discrepancies with vendors, Corporate Purchasing, and finance staff.
Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and support personnel by telephone, email, and in person.
Attend meetings with suppliers, customers, support staff, and management as directed or requested.
Maintain an organized filing system for documents related to purchase transactions.
Coordinate vendor returns, backorders, and evaluations as required or requested by management.
Recommend product substitutions to customers when vendors have backorders or supply shortages.
Uphold high ethical standards in business and professional conduct while employed by Covenant Health.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Travel locally as required.