Materials Management Specialist

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors, stocks, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned areas within the organization. The role supports inventory accuracy and timely delivery, maintains stock and records, and may assist with receiving, inventory-system tasks, equipment operation, and coverage for absent staff. The position works under general supervision and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. It is based at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Materials Management, with work hours of 2 p.m.–10:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

Requires critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under general supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies 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 requested.
Investigate and troubleshoot inventory issues and problems.
Maintain accurate inventory tracking records, including updating and maintaining the Omnicell database as 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, and pallet jack when required.
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 as needed.
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 as needed.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform work consistently with the organization's compliance, safety, and high-reliability commitments.