Inventory Control Specialist

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Park Ridge, IL

13d•$19 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating the movement of inventory throughout multiple IBJI facilities. The ICS evaluates the inventory needs of each of their offices and how to efficiently service each location. Position is responsible for purchases made to stock their IBJI sites, as well as adding new items, changing existing items, finding appropriate substitutes, and determining reorder points. This position will also follow up on delivery issues, missed shipments, correct receipt of items, and specialty reports when needed. This position ensures that medical supplies are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to all practices/clinics departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of distribution, inventory control and purchasing systems
Experience with computer software (spreadsheets, database, word-processing)
Excellent communication and customer relations skills
Excellent organization skills
Ability to do medium lifting according to DOL guidelines
Ability to perform job functions at multiple sites
Ability to work outdoors—limited to receiving and warehousing of inventory
Ability to be on your feet up to 8 hours

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
1-2 years of experience in an Inventory Control environment preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and purchasing supplies as required to avoid stock-outs
Determine appropriate inventory level for each item in IBJI, and other units that require additional supply stocking
Communicate and discuss issues with PAC in a timely manner
Coordinates disposal of outdated or no use items
Issues requisitions for needed supplies
Identifies possible substitute items
Identifies items to be changed, added, or deleted from inventory
Processes department requests to add, delete and change items
Maintains inventory templates. Makes changes to reflect current items in use.
Maintains appropriate records and files
Work with management to create and adjust new item add policies and procedures
Create various reports
Ensure all products received are correct and on time to meet operational needs
Establish dependable schedule so that facilities expect your presence
Establishes shelf locations and ensures correct labels are printed and applied in the various inventory locations. Changes locations as conditions warrant
Decisions acted upon independently by this position
When and what quantity of supplies to order
Delivery schedule for stock supplies
Authorize substitutions with site approval
Find an alternative vendor that can provide back-ordered supplies
Communication of problems to the Purchasing Manager
Prioritize ordering of supplies to meet changing patient volumes
Direct involvement in the Product Recall process
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned