Inventory Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator acts as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain Management to ensure inventory levels meet departmental needs and are managed according to established policies and procedures. The role supports Cleveland Clinic’s mission and values and works to achieve and sustain the Cleveland Clinic Experience. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland and works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Caregivers complete six months of on-the-job training. The coordinator maintains inventory integrity, supports automated ordering systems, manages stock and consignment inventory, coordinates receiving and distribution, and addresses shipping, backorder, and return issues. The role also supports regulatory compliance in handling biohazardous waste and responds to recalls as directed by the FDA or other agencies.

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’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Ability to handle and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to 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 to lift and carry items.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and work 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 bar code readers, handheld computers, and printers.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory integrity and adjust par levels based on usage within the ERP system.
Resolve shipping and receiving issues directly with vendors or carriers.
Monitor reports and resolve discrepancies.
Set up, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and proactively support automated ordering systems.
Verify the accuracy of receipts, orders filled, and shipments; check goods for damage and document order variances.
Participate in consignment audits and manage consignment inventory items.
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, notify users of backorders, and identify alternate products.
Prepare broken or returned equipment for shipment and maintain return documentation; complete technical documentation and required communications for returns when applicable.
Rotate stock in designated areas and manage expirations to meet KPIs.
Receive, unpack, and inspect storeroom stock; verify shipments and enter information in 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.
Prepare, prioritize, sort, and label goods and supplies for safe, accurate, and timely distribution.
Complete six months of on-the-job training.