Lead Inventory Coordinator

Mercy Medical Center•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family. The Lead Inventory Coordinator is an integral part of the Material Resource Center and serves as an extension of the Leadership Team. This position is a working leadership assignment which requires general operational proficiencies in all supply chain operations activities. Duties will include providing leadership, assistance and maintaining operational compliance for Inventory Coordinators, Equipment Technicians, Linen Services, Storeroom Operations, and other areas as assigned. The Lead Inventory Coordinator will support the effective execution of inventory management and distribution in a manner that is aligned with the mission and values of the organization. Responsibilities also include following accepted procedures, best practices and the maintenance of a neat and orderly Store Room. This position will aid in designing and delivering general training of departmental practices and the orientation for new hires. In addition the position will frequently interact with leadership from patient care areas to develop and refine inventories and par levels, assist the Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team in the development of effective par levels, cycle counts, and expiration date reviews, perform root cause analysis for identified operational errors and inventory inconsistencies, relay staffing concerns and other performance concerns to broader Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED
2 years inventory control experience in a hospital Materials Management setting preferred.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel Microsoft Outlook Meditech (if applicable to position) Epic (if applicable to position) Performance Manager/NetLearning
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must possess skills in basic math, reading and computer skills
Must be computer literate or learn within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

2 years inventory control experience in a hospital Materials Management setting

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, assistance and maintaining operational compliance for Inventory Coordinators, Equipment Technicians, Linen Services, Storeroom Operations, and other areas as assigned.
Support the effective execution of inventory management and distribution in a manner that is aligned with the mission and values of the organization.
Following accepted procedures, best practices and the maintenance of a neat and orderly Store Room.
Aiding in designing and delivering general training of departmental practices and the orientation for new hires.
Frequently interact with leadership from patient care areas to develop and refine inventories and par levels
Assist the Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team in the development of effective par levels, cycle counts, and expiration date reviews
Perform root cause analysis for identified operational errors and inventory inconsistencies
Relay staffing concerns and other performance concerns to broader Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
Voluntary Benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values