Inventory Control Coordinator

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

11d•$40 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Performs and coordinates a variety of inventory-related functions; maintains an accurate, efficient, and data driven supply location; pulls and analyzes inventory data from Lawson to make decisions for par levels, item placement, and stock room removals; trains staff for basic inventory management and system usage in helping to create a culture of best practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Equivalent
Three (3) years of inventory control experience
Knowledge of inventory control/management practices, techniques, and systems.
Skill in performing proficient data entry and computer skills for entering, accessing, utilizing and maintaining related information in a variety of software applications.
Ability to accept of patient, families, visitors and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs or treatment
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused work environment
Ability to maintain a professional work environment; keeps work area clean and organized
Ability to learn new problem solving techniques and apply them in a real world environment
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability and demonstrated willingness to learn, improve and adapt
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to maintain professional behavior and appearance
Ability to work efficiently, effectively, under the pressure of tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Ability to promote a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork
Ability to state the hospital and departmental mission statements and understand how they participate and contribute to them

Responsibilities

Maintain and update Lawson inventory data on a regular basis & ensure accuracy of same at all times
Use Lawson to extract and analyze inventory data to help with efficient and effective inventory management and root cause analysis
Prepare standard work for all system processes based around inventory management or location usage
Train frontline staff on handheld use and Lawson use in regards to their level of access and job code(s)
Review demand patterns, days of inventory on hand (DIOH) and inventory turns to establish optimum par levels for asset & expense supply locations
Assist with the creation of new par location set up to ensure accuracy to Lawson system.
Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory and minimize cost across all supply locations
Develop reports based around inventory par location utilization and metrics to report on daily, weekly, & monthly
Monitor all inventory issues and ensures effective resolution
Prepare and audit all daily cycle count processes and prepare reports for root cause analysis in regards to gaps
Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with SHC safety and infection prevention policies, procedures, and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.
Maintains all work and break areas in a neat, clean and organized condition.
Maintains professional and self-development by participation in educational opportunities that are available internally and externally.
Processes all paperwork pertinent to applicable duties.
Responds with patient and non-patient emergencies according to SUMC policies and procedures and job requirements.
Performs related and incidental duties as needed or required.