Inventory Control Coordinator

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Coordinator, Inventory Control assists with the daily operation and staffing of Inventory Control and Linen Departments. Participate in the orientation, training and in-servicing of new employees. Assign and direct activities of Inventory Control Clerks and Linen Clerks. Responsible for the department in the absence of the Supervisor and Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree in business administration and/or supervisory experience with 7-10 years' experience in the following departments: Storeroom, Receiving, Purchasing and Linen required.
Thorough knowledge of inventory control and warehousing.
Three to five years' experience in Storeroom, Purchasing or Linen.
Computer literate with Inventory Control.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the operation of Inventory Control and Linen Room in the absence of the Supervisor and Manager
Supervises and works with Inventory Control and Linen employees
Problem-solves within the department and Network-wide in matters related to the activities of the department
Participates in the orientation of new employees.
Assists with teaching, orienting and in-servicing storeroom and linen employees
Maintains established departmental and Network policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards
Gathers statistics, maintains required records in an orderly manner
Provides input into employee evaluations
Compares computer balances and periodic sampling checks of physical inventory and makes adjustments as necessary
Arranges adequate space requirements for storage of products.
Modifies distribution techniques and practices as required to ensure incoming goods are routed to the proper destination
Orders and delivers supplies.
Maintains inventory control in assigned areas to ensure adequate stock turnover rate