Distribution and Logistics Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Specialist, Distribution and Logistics are responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage and shipment of product at the local level. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, delivery, etc. You will also be responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product request through put away. The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, or distribution.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent.
• MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Exceptional initiative is crucial, strong interpersonal capabilities and the ability to meet productivity and quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting established goals and performance standards both on a department and individual level.
• Effectively use of Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills is a must.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• 3 or more years of LEAN experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to process orders including (not limited to) accurately creating orders, picking orders, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put-away, replenishment, recall processing, expiration checks, PAR Optimization, cycle counts, sub and backorder management and preparing the orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of receipt to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are training with.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all safety, regulatory, and LEAN requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Unload and sort material to be stocked into location or replenished from one location to another.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• The ability to work across departmental lines to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED