Inventory Specialist

Premier Inc.•Boston, MA

4d•$42,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist performs supply chain and logistics functions, including material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. The role analyzes manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements in response to assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts and materials, production set-ups, engineering changes, and enterprise supplies. Responsibilities also include approving part or material requisitions and initiating production and purchase change orders. This is an organizational support or service role focused on daily business activities in a hands-on environment. Most of the time is spent delivering support services or activities, typically under supervision. The position supports hospital processes by helping ensure timely and efficient supply ordering, replenishment, and delivery to meet patient needs and support the patient experience. Flexibility and backup support are needed to respond to changes in patient volume and maximize efficient delivery and use of resources. The position is in a hospital environment and does not require travel. The stated internal salary range is $42,000–$63,000; final compensation depends on factors including departmental budgets, internal equity, education, skills and experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Two or more years of applicable work experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and follow through on them.
Basic computer and keyboard skills for data entry.
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods.
Ability to adapt and change priorities quickly and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Ability to operate computer programs and software.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to work collaboratively in close quarters with peers and with varying interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital supply chain setting.
Intermediate computer skills.
Knowledge of computer systems and software, with an ability to learn and retain new applications.

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements based on assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts and materials, production set-ups, engineering changes, and enterprise supplies.
Approve part or material requisitions.
Initiate production and purchase change orders.
Support timely and efficient supply ordering, replenishment, and delivery for hospital processes and patient needs.
Provide flexible and backup support to respond to variations in patient volume and maximize efficient delivery and use of resources.