Inventory Associate - 2nd shift

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate (Supply Chain Associate) serves as a Supply Chain Department liaison for clinics and operating rooms throughout the hospital. This role utilizes Microsoft Excel, SPM, and Tableau to locate supplies and instruments, and requires prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests. The position involves the ability to move throughout the hospital, move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts. Additionally, the associate must be able to move and position themselves to handle inventory, including on high and low shelving. Employees will need a valid driver’s license. Other duties as assigned. This position is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays and is performed fully on campus. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Related supply chain experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests.
Ability to move throughout hospital, move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.
Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Utilize PeopleSoft, SPM or Tableau.
Effectively multi-task, keeping multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.
Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
Knowledge of supply chain management in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, procure, receive, store, and deliver goods and services.
Initiate requisitions to procure goods and services at the direction of others.
Organize and maintain hospital inventory.
Obtain and verify information regarding sourcing and acquisition options at the request of others.
Review contracts for accurate pricing and apply terms and conditions.
Receive, properly store and distribute product.
Address inventory issues related to the supply chain and suggest models for improvement.
Maintain and secure inventory and report issues as needed.
Responsible for implementation of marketing strategy or plan.
Assist with inventory management throughout the hospital.
Cycle count, order, restock, and receive products.
Interact with vendors/suppliers to assure the appropriate goods or services are being procured effectively and efficiently.
Interact with internal and external customers, answer questions about orders and shipments.
Reconcile discrepancies and address customer concerns.
Work directly with hospital staff to effectively communicate supply chain requests and/or issues for resolution.
Maintain inventory/equipment database(s).
Responsible for the maintenance of inventory data and scanning.
Monitor the budget and assist with managing the budget within defined parameters.
Advise management on budgetary needs or discrepancies.
May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff.
May provide training to other employees and hospital end users.
Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and timely.