Materials Management Specialist

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Monitors, stocks, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned areas within the organization. The role supports accurate inventory management and timely delivery of supplies and equipment, and may include work at off-site locations, receiving packages, and operating material-handling equipment. The position works under general supervision and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. The employee is expected to follow organizational policies and procedures and perform work consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability, supporting Owensboro Health’s commitments to Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation. Specific duties may vary by department, and related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under general supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or higher is preferred.
No licensure, certification, or registration is required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant experience.
High school diploma, GED, or higher.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain stock levels.
Identify, remove, and dispose of defective or expired items.
Ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment as needed and requested.
Investigate and troubleshoot inventory issues or problems.
Maintain accurate inventory tracking records, including updating and maintaining the Omnicell database when applicable.
Transfer and credit stock to departments in the inventory system.
Travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies when required.
Operate a hydraulic lift, forklift, or pallet jack when responsible for doing so.
Receive packages from the loading dock and confirm receipts in Workday using purchase order numbers when required.
Investigate and troubleshoot Omnicell issues, clear machines, and correct inventory when applicable.
Conduct cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Cover other job responsibilities for absent staff as needed.
Assist outside staff with entering orders into the system when needed.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform tasks consistently with organizational commitments to compliance, safety, and high reliability.