Inventory Coordinator

McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator coordinates assigned departmental inventory, including stock and non-stock items, to ensure adequate supplies are available for patient care and administrative use. The role serves as a frontline point of communication with customers and analyzes inventory data, such as par levels, to identify inefficiencies and opportunities to reduce expenses. It also processes requisitions according to established procedures and contractual commitments. The position works independently and uses judgment and discretion in day-to-day activities.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent related medical job experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience in supply chain or the medical field.

Responsibilities

Check stock levels and consumption rates to ensure adequate inventory is available.
Monitor daily issue requests and receipts for accurate counts and correct departmental charges.
Use cycle-counting procedures to compare physical inventory with perpetual computer balances, identify gains and losses, and verify value accuracy; determine error sources and work with management to resolve them.
Monitor open orders and back orders with Central Order Processing (COP) to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Review basic-stock versus direct-item designations to maintain effective supply controls.
Put away stock as needed.
Maintain inventory history and prepare activity reports, including dollars issued per day, turnover rates, and items added or deleted.
Prepare, run, and manipulate reports to manage inventory and supply usage within a department.
Participate in medical center or departmental quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities, including identifying opportunities, setting goals, collecting and evaluating data, and implementing action plans as directed.
Process new-item requests and upload and extract cleansed data before CSM submission.
Maintain systems as authorized by security settings and policy, including par carts, request carts, and end-user education and support.
Ensure the effective and economical disposal of misdirected, outdated, and obsolete goods.
Respond to staff questions, complaints, and requests for information within 24 hours, and complete necessary follow-up satisfactorily in writing, by email, or by telephone.
Work with sourcing and subsidiary teams to implement corporate product conversions and identify potential subsidiary and corporate cost-saving initiatives.
Perform other duties as required or requested.