Inventory Control Coordinator

Northwell Health•Poughkeepsie, NY

14h

About The Position

The Inventory Control Coordinator manages and controls Materials Management inventories and related activities, with primary responsibility for operating room main supply and related subsets. The position establishes and maintains inventory system accuracy using a handheld device and sets supply levels to meet patient-care and support needs at Vassar Brothers Medical Center while minimizing Nuvance Health’s investment in inventory. The role manages assigned inventory activities across the warehouse, distribution center, and OR/MM services, with additional services potentially developed. It monitors stockouts and inventory turnover, establishes replenishment criteria, anticipates usage, and supports preparedness for disaster and emergency situations. The coordinator maintains Item Master information in the Infor system and helps ensure the accuracy of on-hand quantities in the Lawson system. The position also interfaces with departments and units on inventory matters, participates in planning and projects, and may cross-train and assist in the Material Coordinator position. The work involves picking up and delivering supplies, equipment, materials, and related items according to schedules or assigned responsibilities, and documenting activities as required. The role requires adherence to organizational, state, Joint Commission, and federal safety policies, as well as ethical conduct in dealings with vendors and service providers. Working conditions include significant manual skills and finger dexterity, some occupational risk, medium-to-heavy physical effort with exertion of up to 35 pounds, and some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste. The position is non-exempt and pays $19.54–$37.94 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Three years of job-related experience.
Knowledge of or experience with automated Materials Management Systems, inventory control techniques, and supply distribution methods.
Basic Outlook, Teams, and Word skills.
Positive customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

Manage, control, and perform inventory activities for assigned areas, including the warehouse, distribution center, and OR/MM services.
Manage assigned inventory levels to meet supply needs while minimizing on-hand inventory investment.
Monitor stockouts and turnover ratios, establish replenishment criteria, and prepare for anticipated usage.
Prepare for disaster and emergency situations, maintain Item Master information in the Infor system, and help ensure accurate Lawson on-hand quantities.
Interface with VBMC departments, areas, and units on inventory issues and consult on inventory matters when requested.
Participate in developing and implementing short-, medium-, and long-range plans for assigned areas.
Collaborate with Materials Management teams and other Nuvance Health departments, subsidiaries, and units.
Participate productively in assigned committees, joint projects, ventures, and other activities benefiting Nuvance Health.
Maintain ethical conduct in dealings with vendors and other providers of goods and services.
Operate in compliance with Nuvance Health, state, Joint Commission, and federal safety policies.
Cross-train and assist in the Material Coordinator position when necessary.
Pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, materials, and related items according to schedules, work methods, or management assignments.
Document activities according to management requirements.