Inventory Control Specialist

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, KY

21h

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for all inventory accuracies and financial impact to include replenishment of all inventory and Central Supply items. as well as E-Procurement processes that flow through the ERP system. Responsible for the transfer of inventory between Central Supply locations located within the system. Manages obsolescence reduction and inventory adjustments to meet company Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Computer literate with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), i.e., Lawson, PeopleSoft, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Understanding of data analytics entry and use
2 years of Inventory Control/Supply Chain Operations experience including: customer service.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the inventory management process including adjusting minimum/maximum inventory levels and cycle counting within the perpetual inventory system.
Coordination of adding new items, substitutions, conversions and accurately capturing cost.
Responsible for inventory levels to validate that adequate stock is consistent with the facility’s required inventory and the financial guidelines established by leadership.
Responsible for verifying that all deliveries of direct, overnight, and distributor products have been properly received, accounted for in the ERP system and the stocking of product in the assigned default put away locations.
Rotates and monitors all dated supplies utilizing the first in first out (FIFO) inventory management process.
Responsible for ensuring that all shelves and bins are cleaned and have appropriate minimum/maximum quantity of products within bins.
Collaborates with Procurement team for alternative products in the event of back-order situations.
Responsible for transfer and receipt of perpetual inventories between all facilities.
Responsible for Inventory Discrepancies. Research root causes and recommends corrections or process changes.
Notifies management team of significant discrepancies (over $500 variance).
Communicates effectively with Finance, Information Systems Personnel, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and end-users.
Track and Monitor all product supply returns and ensure the proper credit and charges are applied.
Use data analytics to make informed recommendations to SCM regarding slow moving inventory, obsolescence, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.