Inventory Specialist (Part-Time/Weekends)

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

11d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for weekends, 2 weekends per month 8:30 am-2:30 pm per shift. The Inventory Specialist will order, maintain, and replenish products and supplies in the hospital department areas, as well as in Supply Chain inventory locations and in the hospital and clinics' supply areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Must have a current, valid and good standing driver’s license, with a minimum of 3 years of driving 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.
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.
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.