Inventory Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic•Stow, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center, a patient-friendly facility offering primary care, emergency care, specialty services, and a medically based fitness program. The Inventory Coordinator acts as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain Management, ensuring inventory levels reflect departmental needs and are managed according to established policies and procedures. The role supports the organization's mission and values and aims to achieve and sustain the Cleveland Clinic Experience. It offers learning experiences and opportunities to grow within Cleveland Clinic. The primary work location is Stow Health and Wellness. Travel to other sites, including Bath, Green and Stow Express Care, Wooster Family Health Center, and Lodi, is required as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The role includes six months of on-the-job training. Physical requirements include full range of body motion; handling and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing a fully loaded cart weighing up to 800 pounds; pulling a 2,500-pound pallet using a manual pallet jack; and standing and walking for extensive periods. The caregiver must be able to work in a stressful environment and work irregular hours. Standard precautions and required personal protective equipment must be followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements.
Two years of experience in inventory control functions with responsibility for par levels, purchasing functions, inventory analysis, and usage trends, or an associate degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Ability to handle and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 800 pounds, and pull a 2,500-pound pallet using a manual pallet jack.
Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and work in a stressful environment and irregular hours.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare supply chain functions.
Computer systems experience that includes barcode readers, handheld computers, and printers.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory integrity.
Resolve shipping and receiving issues directly with vendors or carriers.
Monitor reports and resolve discrepancies.
Provide technical setup and maintenance of automated ordering systems.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve automated ordering system issues, and proactively monitor the system to prevent ordering issues.
Verify the accuracy of receipts and orders filled.
Participate in consignment audits and manage consignment inventory items.
Adjust par levels based on usage within the ERP system.
Develop and implement new systems or manage changes to existing systems when necessary.
Respond to recalls as directed by the FDA or other agencies.
Ensure the facility meets regulatory requirements for handling biohazardous waste.
Coordinate the backorder process to supply inventory, notify users of backorders, and identify alternate products.
Prepare broken or returned equipment for shipment and maintain return documentation; complete technical documentation and other required communication for returns, as applicable.
Rotate stock within defined areas and perform routine expiration management to meet KPIs.
Receive storeroom stock from the shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify shipment accuracy, and enter information into the warehouse management system.
Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and healthcare facilities.
Monitor traffic into dock areas and prioritize deliveries to ensure safe receipt of goods and supplies.
Verify shipment accuracy, check goods for damage, and document order variances.
Prepare goods and supplies for distribution; prioritize deliveries; and sort and label loads to ensure safe, correct, and timely delivery.
Complete six months of on-the-job training.