Lifeserve Blood Center - Johnston, IA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Johnston, IA
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About the position
The Inventory Coordinator at LifeServe Blood Center plays a crucial role in managing inventory to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction for hospitals. This position involves overseeing the blood supply, addressing product issues, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders to meet customer expectations. The role requires a blend of inventory management, customer service, and operational oversight to support the organization's lifesaving mission.
Responsibilities
- Daily reporting of inventory to interested agencies
- Daily evaluation of inventory and formulation of action plans to correct any imbalances
- Anticipates impact of inventory on external factors such as holidays or weather, and coordinates stakeholders to develop action plans
- Communicates with hospital blood bank staff, leaders, and expired product vendors
- Schedules and organizes all assigned exporting operations, including planning to reach goal, courier information, and follow-up with customer
- Negotiates price on ad hoc shipments (import and export) in line with budgetary expectations
- Maintains confidentiality of LifeServe Blood Center donor, employee, financial and proprietary records, and information at all times
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLS), or at minimum Medical Lab Technology (MLT) certification required
- Four years sales, customer service, or directly-related experience preferred
- Experience working with inventory management is preferred
- Hospital transfusion service experience is ideal
Benefits
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
