Inventory coordinator, Supply Chain Operations

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the accurate and efficient management of perpetual inventory systems to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize shortages, and support uninterrupted healthcare operations. This position is crucial in maintaining real-time visibility of inventory movements, implementing inventory control strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 1+ years of experience in healthcare supply chain
• Inventory Management Systems Proficiency
• Skilled in using inventory management software and tools.
• Analytical Skills
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends and optimize stock levels.
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Understand supply chain processes specific to healthcare settings.
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to maintain organized records and inventory lists.
• Data Entry and Reporting
• Proficient in data entry and generating inventory reports.
• Vendor Management
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Attention to Detail
• Meticulously track inventory levels and discrepancies.
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Anticipate potential supply issues and address them before they escalate.
• Effective Communication
• Clearly communicate with team members, suppliers, and clinical staff.
• Adaptability
• Adjust to changing inventory needs and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Team Collaboration
• Work effectively with various departments to ensure seamless inventory management.
• Integrity and Accountability
• Uphold ethical standards in handling medical supplies and inventory records.
• Time Management
• Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual inventory systems, including Workday and NiceLabel.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of inventory data by conducting regular audits, reconciliations, and cycle counts.
• Analyze inventory levels, usages, and demand forecasts to optimize stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to establish reorder points, safety stock levels, and inventory replenishment schedules based on demand variability and lead times.
• Influence others to follow inventory control policies, procedures, and best practices to prevent stock-outs, overstocking, and inventory discrepancies.
• Implement measures to improve inventory accuracy, such as standardizing labeling, storage, and picking processes, and implementing quality assurance protocols.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of inventory items.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, such as on-time delivery rates and product quality, and address any issues or discrepancies in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, and clinical staff, to optimize inventory management processes and address supply chain challenges.
• Communicate effectively to align inventory management practices with organizational goals and priorities.
• Adopt and utilize the inventory management systems and tools.
• Maintain inventory performance metrics and KPIs to monitor inventory accuracy, turnover rates, stock-outs, and excess inventory levels.
• Utilize reports and dashboards to track key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Present findings and recommendations to management to support decision-making.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED