Inventory Management Coordinator

American Red Cross • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Inventory Management Coordinator, described in the posting as a Procurement/Inventory Specialist, maintains and reconciles the Automated Inventory and Purchase Requisition System and supports inventory control. The role plans, monitors, and follows up on open orders to help ensure optimal inventory levels, assists with departmental databases, and enters packing slips to support timely invoice processing. Team members are expected to show up for each shift, give their full effort, and interact positively and proactively with internal and external customers.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The posting lists pay of $22–$23, depending on experience. The role requires operational flexibility for changing needs, including availability for overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Duties may involve working in walk-in refrigerators or freezers and wearing protective clothing when exposed to blood or blood products or when required by the work location.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent related experience.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Aptitude for working with figures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with staff at all levels.
• Experience using personal computers, including Excel, Access, Word, or Oracle.
• Availability to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and work under pressure within time standards.
• Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in materials management and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control for materials to support optimal inventory levels and timely receipt of supplies and materials; report inventory status and needs to management.
• Enter material requisitions and packing slips into the automated Purchasing and Inventory Systems for the region or division.
• Assist the Shared Services Center with invoice and shipping problem resolution for purchase orders.
• Coordinate with regional staff regarding purchase order changes, returned goods, and invoicing problems.
• Track lot numbers for regulated materials and report their status to appropriate staff.
• Maintain record-retention systems and set up new and maintain existing files for regulated and non-regulated procurement documents in the receiving area.
• Assist in developing and maintaining database files and reports.
• Resolve routing problems and forward more complex problems to management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure
• 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid family leave
• Employee assistance
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance
• Service awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree