Material Management Specialist

Kaiser Permanente • San Diego, CA

101d

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, has been cross trained to perform a variety of materiel management functions such as: maintaining inventory availability based upon consumption/stat demand needs of the customer; documenting and tracking product usage, orders, delivery cycles; inspecting/validating that the correct items have been received and are the appropriate item for the use; delivering stock and non-stock items; storing products, coordinating product returns; sorting mail, operating materiel handling equipment. May operate fork lift, post US Mail, and/or perform inventory analysis using Materials Management System (MMS). May be required to use personal vehicle to transport self between facilities.

Requirements

• Six (6) months experience in a similar position required.
• Drivers License (in location where applicable).
• Must pass basic math test and Typing 15 wpm (Must successfully complete all testing prior to or within posting period).
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work at multiple sites and transport self between facilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• DMV printout if utilizing equipment requiring licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical products environment.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Inventories supply areas.
• Prepares written documentation or transmits replenishment needs.
• Changes inventory levels based upon data, customer input and knowledge of inventory supply and lead time for replenishment.
• May perform inventory analysis.
• Delivers supplies, linen, medical records, mail, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens, radiology films, hazardous materials and other items to customers according to prescribed routes and STAT customer needs, within specified time frames.
• Responds to customer needs and requests for stock and non-stock supplies.
• Determines if standard stock/formulary item can meet request and achieves understanding of customer need if it cannot.
• Verifies accuracy of stock/part number, unit of issue, quantity, and time supply required.
• Completes and corrects recharge and order processing documents as needed.
• Rotates and restocks supply shelves, checking for and removing outdated supplies.
• Maintains organized, clean and labeled supply areas.
• Completes documents to adjust/reorganize inventory as required.
• Receives deliveries, may assist in unloading trucks.
• Inspects delivery for damage, quality, verifies accuracy, quantity, and ensures items received meet order specifications.
• Maintains delivery records.
• Responds appropriately to customer inquiries regarding Logistics Services support.
• May research request using telephone and/or computer methods.
• Assists customers with return order or repair process.
• Ensures adequate documentation, packaging needs, and arranges shipping/transportation.
• Sorts mail and other items to ensure efficient and timely distribution.
• May post US Mail.
• Operates equipment for lifting and transporting supplies such as pallet jacks (manual and electric), hand trucks, and flat bed carts following established safety procedures.
• May operate fork lift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed