Inventory Control Planner - Outpatient Surgery Center

Dartmouth Health•Lebanon, NH

28d

About The Position

Overview Maintains storeroom inventory and researches inventory problems. Collaborates with assigned personnel to expedite delivery of supplies. Responsibilities Maintains knowledge in all aspects of the electronic inventory systems. Assumes independent responsibility for the storeroom inventory by conducting cycle counts, spot checking orders, and submitting adjustments to be entered into the computer system. Manages the flow of materials and supplies entering and leaving the storeroom. Troubleshoots material flow issues. Ensures adequate rotation of all supplies and properly dispense of expired or recalled products. Collaborates with Purchasing to expedite delivery of stock orders. Acts as a resource to others concerning storeroom inventory problems in Dispatch, Scanning, Receiving and Purchasing, resolving. Acts as the resident expert concerning all product questions, information, etc. Adjusts order points and amounts to reflect usage. Collaborates with Receiving on problems encountered in receiving stocked items into the computer system. Communicates with appropriate departments upon arrival of new products and deletions of old products. Transitions slow moving items out from inventory. Maintains correct labeling of stock items checking product numbers, packaging, and locations. Alerts departments on cost saving opportunities for products ordered outside which could be obtained through the Storeroom. Negotiates with manufacturing representatives on removing or trading out obsolete items and recalled products. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate with 4 years of experience managing and tracking inventory or the equivalent required.
Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as using an MRP system (PeopleSoft preferred).
Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical work experience in a surgical setting (which involves responding to emergency situations and tight schedules) preferred.
Previous experience taking part in or facilitating continuous process improvement teams desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge in all aspects of the electronic inventory systems.
Assumes independent responsibility for the storeroom inventory by conducting cycle counts, spot checking orders, and submitting adjustments to be entered into the computer system.
Manages the flow of materials and supplies entering and leaving the storeroom.
Troubleshoots material flow issues.
Ensures adequate rotation of all supplies and properly dispense of expired or recalled products.
Collaborates with Purchasing to expedite delivery of stock orders.
Acts as a resource to others concerning storeroom inventory problems in Dispatch, Scanning, Receiving and Purchasing, resolving.
Acts as the resident expert concerning all product questions, information, etc.
Adjusts order points and amounts to reflect usage.
Collaborates with Receiving on problems encountered in receiving stocked items into the computer system.
Communicates with appropriate departments upon arrival of new products and deletions of old products.
Transitions slow moving items out from inventory.
Maintains correct labeling of stock items checking product numbers, packaging, and locations.
Alerts departments on cost saving opportunities for products ordered outside which could be obtained through the Storeroom.
Negotiates with manufacturing representatives on removing or trading out obsolete items and recalled products.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.