Inventory Control Coordinator
About The Position
The Inventory Control Coordinator manages and controls Materials Management inventories and related activity, with primary focus on operating room main supply and related subsets. The role establishes and maintains inventory-system accuracy using a handheld device and sets supply levels to meet the patient-care and support needs of Vassar Brothers Medical Center while minimizing Nuvance Health’s investment in inventory. The coordinator manages assigned inventory activities in the warehouse, distribution center, and OR/MM services, and may support other services as they are developed. The role works with departments and units on inventory matters, contributes to planning and organizational projects, maintains ethical vendor relationships, follows applicable safety policies, and cross-trains to assist in the Material Coordinator position when needed. Work includes scheduled pickup and delivery of supplies and equipment and documentation of activities.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Three years of job-related experience.
- Knowledge or experience using automated Materials Management Systems, inventory-control techniques, and supply-distribution methods.
- Basic skills in Outlook, Teams, and Word.
- Positive customer-service attitude.
Responsibilities
- Manage, control, and perform inventory-management activities for assigned inventories in the warehouse, distribution center, and OR/MM services.
- Manage assigned inventory levels to support supply needs while minimizing investment in on-hand inventory.
- Monitor stockouts and turnover ratios; establish replenishment criteria; prepare for anticipated usage and disaster or emergency situations.
- Maintain Item Master information in the Infor System and ensure accuracy of Lawson system on-hand quantities.
- Interface with departments, areas, and units within VBMC about inventory issues and consult on inventory issues when requested.
- Participate in developing and implementing short-, medium-, and long-range plans for assigned areas.
- Promote teamwork and cooperation among Materials Management areas, departments, subsidiaries, and units of Nuvance Health.
- Participate productively on assigned committees, joint Nuvance Health projects and ventures, and other activities that benefit Nuvance Health.
- Maintain ethical conduct in dealings with vendors and other providers of goods and services.
- Comply 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 required schedules, work assignments, or management direction.
- Document activities according to management requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
