Materials Management Coordinator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities. St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System, focusing on aligning healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas. The Materials Management Coordinator coordinates the planning, purchasing, and inventory control of all STHS Inventory locations. This role manages supply flow, ensures on time supply deliveries, maintains an accurate inventory, and works with suppliers and internal departments to ensure adequate supply levels.

Requirements

High School diploma
Strong Organizational Skills
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Strong Communications Skills
Computer skills including Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team

Nice To Haves

College graduate
Three to five years’ experience in a hospital setting or formal training in Materials Management
Prior experience in supply chain

Responsibilities

Coordinates the planning, purchasing, and inventory control of all STHS Inventory locations
Manages supply flow, ensuring on time supply deliveries
Maintains an accurate inventory
Works with suppliers and internal departments to ensure adequate supply levels
Maintains an accurate inventory for all STHS inventory locations, ensuring sufficient stock levels
Coordinates weekly cycle counts
Places purchase orders with suppliers based on inventory and PAR replenishment suggestions
Process any other Purchase Orders as requested by the Materials Management Operations Manager or Director
Reviews all Purchase Orders for accuracy
Confirms product availability
Works with internal stakeholders to approve alternate items, if needed
Maintains an accurate inventory in the Workday ERP
Ensures physical inventory is in compliance with the Workday information
Prepares weekly inventory reports to track inventory level fluctuations and stock requests
Ensures compliance in all Inventory and PAR locations following FIFO (First in First Out) stocking
Conducts weekly expiration date checks
Must have the ability to problem solve and delegate tasks to central supply distribution clerks
Utilizes strong communication skills to work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers