Distribution Operations Coordinator

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Barnes Jewish HealthCare is seeking a Distribution Operations Coordinator to assist management with the daily operation and services of the supply distribution operation. The coordinator helps identify staffing constraints and coordinate workloads and assignments, serves as a functional expert on inventory management and resource management systems, and ensures standard work practices are communicated and followed across the system.

The role includes assisting with supply and linen putaway, receiving packages, moving freight from the dock to depots, inventory scanning, and helping care centers. The coordinator is cross-trained to perform inventory functions at IOH, ACB, and SLCH to cover paid time off. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• No supervisor experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform service audits and participate in customer service recovery; provide general oversight of departmental operations and serve as the charge person when the supervisor is absent.
• Represent the department in supply distribution efforts and initiatives; attend meetings and work with clinicians and customers across the system; communicate with clinical department leads, the supervisor, and management.
• Maintain expertise in current and new technologies for managing hospital inventory levels and share best practices with peers across the system.
• Support and determine daily un-fill rates for supply availability; work with purchasing, sourcing, utilization management, and vendors to ensure primary or alternative supplies are available for clinicians and patients.
• Coordinate the design, layout, and implementation of new par locations, including setup, item maintenance, and reporting for renovations, new facilities, and operational changes.
• Assist with supply and linen putaway, package receiving, freight movement from the dock to depots, inventory scanning, and care center support.
• Cross-train in inventory functions at IOH, ACB, and SLCH to provide coverage for paid time off.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

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