Inventory Specialist (Casual)

Gillette Children's•St Paul, MN

6d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a casual Inventory Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. This position will be based out of 200 University Ave E. or 455 Phalen Blvd in Saint Paul. Location will be dependent on business needs. Available hours would be 4-8 hour shifts Monday-Friday starting no earlier than 6:30 am and ending no later than 5:00 pm. Possibility for weekend hours if available. The inventory specialist will be responsible for ordering, maintaining and replenishing products and supplies in the Supply Chain inventory locations and in the hospital and clinics supply areas. Compensation & Benefits The hourly wage for this opportunity is $23.98 to $35.97, with a median wage of $29.98/hour. In addition, this position is eligible for shift differential pay, which includes $.95/hour for weekends and $.95/hour for evenings. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of medical supplies
Knowledge of inventory management
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient data entry skills
Knowledge and understanding of personal computers including standard e-mail and calendar products
Able to learn special purpose software as required
Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and with a team
Capable of driving light or medium duty vans
Maintain professional appearance

Nice To Haves

Medical Product Knowledge
Warehouse Knowledge

Responsibilities

Orders, maintains, and replenishes products and supplies in the Supply Chain storeroom, warehouse and at the hospital and clinics.
Utilizes min/max levels to create requisitions for supply replenishment needs in the Storeroom, hospital, and metro area clinics.
Gathers supplies from the Storeroom and/or Warehouse to replenish supplies in patient care areas.
Stocks supplies in all areas using the first in first out (FIFO) inventory management methodology.
Rotates supplies as appropriate, utilizing the expiration dates of products.
Checks supplies for accuracy and expiration dates before issuing to patient care areas.
Continues to check product for expiration dates monthly.
Uses electronic ordering systems - handheld scanners and inventory management system.
Able to identify all stock by name and basic function.
Rationalizes and manages inventory levels.
Completes cycle counting of the Storeroom and Warehouse per the defined schedule.
Investigates significant variances in an effort to reduce variances going forward.
Makes and follows through on recommendations to remove/add products to inventory locations and adjust min/max levels.
Identifies opportunities for product standardization/rationalization to the appropriate Products/VA committee or Supervisor.
Receives and ships product, equipment and supplies.
Completes receiving transactions of all incoming deliveries from Suppliers.
Matches packing slips, physical product and purchase order requirements before receipt transaction.
Reports any discrepancies to the appropriate Buyer immediately.
Delivers all incoming shipments to the appropriate recipient within 4 hours of shipment arrival.
Packages and ship outbound product, shipments and supplies to patients and suppliers utilizing the preferred shipment methods.
Schedules return of rental equipment as requested.
Performs other job duties and projects as assigned.