Coordinator Supply Chain 1

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Coordinator Supply Chain functions under the direction of the Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations I or II. The role is responsible for daily inventory replenishment for emergency and/or medical-surgical units and serves as a liaison between Supply Chain and end users. It supports the acquisition, storage, and distribution of supplies for perpetual or periodic inventory, as well as shipping, receiving, and delivery of hospital packages. The coordinator ensures supply processes comply with quality and safety requirements and assists with product conversions, recalls, and year-end inventories as needed. The position manages inventory acquisition and distribution, supply pars, barcode labeling, stock requests, returns, recalls, substitutions, and inventory counts. It receives, tracks, and delivers supplies and shipments, including high-value medical devices, implants, bone, and tissue, and assists with minor equipment maintenance. The role also supports product evaluations and standardization, maintains optimal par levels, monitors expirations and obsolete stock, and helps manage freight and inventory expenses. The coordinator communicates with clinicians, suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve supply issues and meet customer needs while following organizational, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory, receiving, and/or distribution.
Moderate analytical ability, including analyzing ERP data to identify supply chain initiatives, establish baselines, and develop implementation work plans.
Understanding of Lean principles and knowledge of medical supply terminology.
Beginner-to-intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English and interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel.
Working knowledge of the listed system applications, including Lawson, Mobile Supply Chain, Outlook, Kronos, Office Depot, RND, Remote Desktop, Success Factors, Green Security, Blue Bin/Kanban Systems, GreenLight, GHX, and ECRI.

Nice To Haves

Associate-level education in Business Administration or Management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the acquisition and distribution of stock and non-stock supply items.
Create, organize, and manage supply pars, par levels, barcode labels, and requisitioning and product-identification processes.
Coordinate and submit non-stock-to-stock item requests through the ACI process; assist with par forms in Lawson and Mobile Supply Chain systems.
Use handheld barcode scanning for supply management.
Coordinate product returns, recalls, and substitutions, including obtaining proper credit; investigate delayed, lost, or improperly documented shipments with senior buyers and vendors.
Check stock status and back orders, expiration dates, and rotate stock during replenishment; manage slow-moving and obsolete items.
Report and record mis-picks, over-picks, and shortages to CSC and/or Purchasing; resolve receipt discrepancies under supervisor direction.
Serve as a liaison between clinicians, suppliers, and end users, and communicate effectively with customers.
Verify and deliver incoming supplies to designated end-user locations; perform facility shipping and receiving for inbound and outbound shipments.
Receive, handle, and transport bone and tissue, and assist with tracking implants, bone, tissue, high-value supplies, and medical devices.
Manage issuance and maintenance of minor equipment and ensure proper transportation of pharmaceuticals and chemical reagents.
Manage product recalls within established timelines and procedures; handle expired products properly and document removals according to policy.
Follow Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory standards, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and safely manage biohazardous substances.
Maintain supply areas and label supply bins appropriately for safety.
Assist with product evaluations, standardization, and conversions.
Manage perpetual or periodic inventory and perform cycle counts to ensure accurate receipts and issues.
Assist with year-end physical inventory counts and internal audit requests.
Identify, recommend, or remove slow-moving and obsolete items; coordinate exchanges and returns of obsolete inventory.
Manage hospital inbound and outbound freight shipping and expenses, perform expiration checks, and maintain optimal supply par levels.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.