Inventory Coordinator

Hudson Hospital•Burnsville, MN

3d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the inventory and distribution processes for supply chain operational supported locations. Manages workflow to ensure that the department is productive and operates efficiently.

Requirements

Minimum two years’ experience in medical supply chain and/or two years’ experience/knowledge of products and/or processes related to supply chain.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive via Park Nicollet standards and policies.
Fluent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong hands-on knowledge of information systems and computers; Microsoft Excel, word, outlook and Lawson or other ERP
Excellent communication and demonstrated interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff
Strong organizational skills and ability to assess and resolve problem situations in a timely manner to address department needs
Highly self-motivated and self-directed with keen attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
Two years of previous experience in a healthcare inventory coordinator role

Responsibilities

Inventory Specialist work on set-up of clinic departments including: Working closely with department, Take physical inventory, Work with department to identify obsolete items, Work with department to set-up carts and permanent storage areas, Size bins to par levels, Create labels and Kanbon cards, Set-up bar code in Lawson, Same steps as above for forms and Linen.
Order supplies, stock and non-stock, needed to maintain inventory Set at specific PAR levels in various Hospital departments.
Order supplies, stock and non-stock, needed to maintain inventory. Set at specific PAR levels in various Park Nicollet departments.
Deliver supplies to various Hospital departments.
Put supplies away once delivered to the Park Nicollet clinics.
Serve as a liaison between nursing units and other Materials Service department’s orders and product substitution with Purchasing and the department.
Follow up on back orders and product substitution with Purchasing and the department.
Make recommendations to departments to manage stock obsolescence.
Work with Value Analysis teams to ensure appropriate supplies are inventoried in best materials practice.
Assist with the implementation of new products reviewed and approved by the Value Analysis Process Manager.
Organize and maintain skeletal order forms for all stocking locations.
Coordinate with personnel, who are responsible for supplies n the department, on all concerns for getting an accurate inventory to PATR levels.
Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure appropriate amount of supplies are stocked for three day holiday weekends.
Reassure nursing staff that the PAR level system does work and supplies will be available to them but not in abundance.
Prepare progress reports of hospital financial savings.