Inventory Management Specialist

AMG • Tuscaloosa, AL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for daily inventory operations, maintaining accurate stock records, and ensuring timely supply distribution. This role updates inventory systems, monitors stock levels, initiates replenishment, and coordinates with warehouse and clinical staff to resolve supply issues. Responsibilities include handling returns and recalls, conducting routine cycle counts and spot checks, troubleshooting discrepancies, and maintaining organized storage areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Four years’ experience in inventory management, supply chain, or healthcare logistics.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, stock rotation, and supply chain workflows.
• Experience using automated inventory systems such as GIP, barcoding software, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow aseptic techniques and comply with infection control policies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in healthcare logistics, medical supply management, or VA Logistics operations.
• Familiarity with clinical supply usage patterns and hospital inventory workflows.
• Experience with cycle counting, reconciliation, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date inventory records in the GIP or equivalent automated system.
• Enter receipts, adjust stock levels, and update reorder points and par levels.
• Verify all supply deliveries and ensure documentation is complete and correct.
• Monitor on‑hand inventory levels and initiate replenishment actions for expendable supplies and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure timely supply distribution.
• Respond to urgent or expedited inventory needs and support clinical operations.
• Serve as a primary resource for clinical staff regarding stock availability, usage, and substitutions.
• Resolve discrepancies, backorders, and supply delays by coordinating with vendors and internal departments.
• Communicate inventory impacts or shortages proactively to stakeholders.
• Process item returns and coordinate with property management regarding disposal or reutilization.
• Track and respond to medical product recalls in collaboration with the VA National Center for Patient Safety.
• Document all recall and return actions for compliance and audit purposes.
• Conduct daily spot checks and weekly cycle counts to verify accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve variances between system data and physical stock.
• Provide reports of audit findings and recommend corrective actions to the COR.
• Ensure all items are correctly barcoded, labeled, and assigned to proper locations.
• Maintain organized, clean, and compliant storage areas.
• Identify inefficiencies in inventory processes and recommend improvements.
• Support system updates, data integrity checks, and workflow enhancements.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

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