Lead Materials Associate
About The Position
This position is responsible for maintaining all supply chain elements for their defined/designated areas of responsibility. The Lead may be assigned to focus on specific projects, areas of the hospital or working with Materials Associates. Cross trained to perform all activities of a materials associate. Demonstrates self-motivation and positive attitude. Guidance with materials associates assigned to designated areas. Collaborate with clinical team for appropriate balance of inventory. Point person of resolution for supply disruption and prioritizing tasks. Issues or concerns will be coordinated with supervisor/manager to address and resolve. Supply ordering of all products for defined areas. Inventory management of specials (non-standard items) requiring product search and communication with strategic sourcing managers, vendor/reps, others. Work back orders- coordinate subs and/or transfer from other area/hospital. Maintain par levels, by balancing inventories through inventory turns/cost of inventory, P.O. tracking, backorder management, sourcing and communication /collaboration with clinical partners and corporate supply chain team. Analyze inventory/usage levels and communicate with clinical teams of all par changes/suggestions. Complete supply ordering and manage/monitor Implant/Tissue management. Receiving issue resolution, exception management, and product returns oversight, product returns management. Participate in physical inventory. Achieve quality and safety expectations including auditing inventory locations for regulatory compliance such as cleanliness, organization, expired supplies, ceiling heights and supplies put away in the correct locations. Participation in collaborative projects (with clinical teams, other Hospitals, corporate supply chain team, etc.…). Facilitate improvements through PDCA cycles, exceptional analytics/analysis and lean methods. Ensure staff compliance with department, hospital, state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Two-year degree preferred.
- A knowledge of inventory management practices is required.
- An ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks at one time, diffuse urgent scenarios, and excellent problem-solving and customer service skills is required.
- Mid-level computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet, MMIS, required.
- 2 years Applicable Experience
Nice To Haves
- AHRMM CMRP
- APICS CPIM
- Lean process improvement certification
Responsibilities
- Maintaining all supply chain elements for defined areas
- Performing activities of a materials associate
- Guiding materials associates in designated areas
- Collaborating with clinical teams for inventory balance
- Resolving supply disruptions and prioritizing tasks
- Ordering supplies for defined areas
- Managing inventory of special items
- Working back orders and coordinating substitutions
- Maintaining par levels and analyzing inventory usage
- Completing supply ordering and managing Implant/Tissue
- Managing receiving issue resolution and product returns
- Participating in physical inventory
- Auditing inventory locations for regulatory compliance
- Participating in collaborative projects
- Facilitating improvements through PDCA cycles and lean methods
- Ensuring staff compliance with regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
