Supply Chain Associate - 3rd shift
About The Position
The Supply Chain Associate serves as a liaison between the Supply Chain Department and clinics and operating rooms throughout the hospital. The role uses Microsoft Excel, SPM, and Tableau to locate supplies and instruments and communicates promptly with hospital staff about emergencies and requests. The position is performed fully on campus and is scheduled from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The Material Services Division at University of Iowa Health Care provides patient care supplies, with goals that include supplying safe, quality reusable and disposable products at minimal expense, improving process efficiency, and making material management functions accessible to staff and patients. Its areas include Processed Stores, Mail Services, Uniform Shop, and Linen Services. The associate evaluates, procures, receives, stores, and delivers goods and services; maintains inventory; supports product sourcing and contract management; handles vendor and customer questions and discrepancies; maintains inventory data and scanning; and assists with budget monitoring. The position may include functional or administrative supervision and training for employees or hospital end users. Applicants must submit a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and are subject to a criminal background check. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Related supply chain experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests.
- Ability to move throughout the hospital, lift or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.
- Ability to move and position oneself to handle inventory, including high and low shelving.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- Experience with PeopleSoft, SPM, or Tableau.
- Ability to multitask effectively and keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.
- Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Knowledge of supply chain management in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, procure, receive, store, and deliver goods and services.
- Initiate requisitions for goods and services at the direction of others.
- Organize and maintain hospital inventory; assist with inventory management throughout the hospital.
- Obtain and verify sourcing and acquisition information at the request of others.
- Review contracts for accurate pricing and apply contract terms and conditions.
- Receive, properly store, and distribute products; maintain and secure inventory and report issues.
- Address supply chain inventory issues and suggest models for improvement.
- Implement a marketing strategy or plan.
- Cycle count, order, restock, and receive products.
- Interact with vendors and suppliers to support effective and efficient procurement.
- Answer internal and external customer questions about orders and shipments, reconcile discrepancies, and address customer concerns.
- Communicate supply chain requests and issues with hospital staff and support resolution.
- Maintain inventory and equipment databases, inventory data, and scanning.
- Monitor the budget, assist with budget management within defined parameters, and advise management of budgetary needs or discrepancies.
- May provide functional or administrative supervision of staff and training to employees and hospital end users.
- Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and promptly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
