SCM Operations Specialist - General Stores

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Operations Specialist provides logistical services to departments and distributes medical supplies or equipment to supported customer areas at designated locations within the Health First integrated Delivery Network. The role supports shipments, receiving, distribution, inventory, and materials management; monitors inventory to ensure supplies remain stocked and current; manages Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR) levels; and maintains an organized storeroom. The specialist maintains accurate supply carts and inventory locations, follows proper placement, quantity, FIFO, and ordering processes, and conducts cycle counts in accordance with quality control guidelines. The role manages replenishment for assigned departments and supply carts, reviews open orders and back orders, removes expired products, and coordinates critical supply issues with buyers or leadership. It also helps assess and redesign inventory locations using 7S principles, receives and ships items using materials-management systems and procedures, and works with clinical teams to optimize PAR levels. The specialist supports recalls and product conversions, contributes to continuous quality improvement, and works to improve customer service and identify supply-chain cost savings. This is a full-time evening-shift position. Weekend rotation may be required based on departmental needs. The position may involve travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter, potentially using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels.
Ability to work a weekend rotation as determined by departmental needs.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to plan and organize work in a timely manner.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Consistently demonstrate a team-oriented approach.
Ability to make fact-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Materials Distribution or linen handling.
Working knowledge of Materials Distribution.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate supply carts and inventory locations, ensuring correct placement and quantities, FIFO practices, and appropriate ordering.
Perform cycle counts in accordance with quality-control guidelines.
Determine optimum inventory levels for assigned departments and manage replenishment of supply carts according to usage cycles.
Review open issues and orders, and remove expired products in a timely manner.
Review back-ordered materials and items exceeding delivery standards; coordinate critical back-order issues with the Buyer or Leadership.
Help assess, rebuild, and redesign inventory locations, ensuring they are organized and labeled according to 7S principles.
Receive supplies and equipment using Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS) and standard operating procedures.
Package, label, and ship items to alternate locations.
Work with Nursing and Clinician teams quarterly to review PAR locations and optimize inventory.
Follow Supply Chain Management instructions for recalls and product conversions, including pulling relevant products.
Assist other associates in completing materials-function tasks.
Follow supply-chain processes to support customer satisfaction and identify product- and inventory-related cost savings.
Interact with customers and manage complaints to identify and improve logistics, materials-management, and service deficiencies.
Participate in departmental continuous quality improvement activities related to inventory management.
Follow organizational and departmental policies, programs, procedures, and standards of courtesy.