Inventory Control Planner - Outpatient Surgery Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord • Lebanon, NH

26d

About The Position

Maintains storeroom inventory and researches inventory problems. Collaborates with assigned personnel to expedite delivery of supplies.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees