Supply Chain Associate

Independence Health System Careers•Butler, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists in maintaining the efficient operation of storeroom and distribution areas by acquiring, storing, controlling, and delivering materials throughout the hospital. Maintains adequate inventory levels through ordering, put away, and dispensing of supplies. The role also supports supply replenishment in clinical areas and at hospital locations, maintains delivery vehicles and storeroom equipment, and works with supervisors, Procurement, vendors, truckers, and customers to ensure accurate and timely deliveries. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Scheduling is based on operational need and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between Independence Health locations may be expected. The incumbent supports the organization’s Lean work culture by applying Lean principles, seeking process improvements, taking ownership of performance and professional development, and acting consistently with Independence Health’s missions, vision, and values. The position requires the ability to perform the listed essential functions and physical demands. Goggles, face shield, and mask are required according to CDC guidelines during a pandemic or as applicable. For lifting requirements over 50 pounds, two-person assistance and/or a transfer device is required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
Experience with inventory management systems and handheld computers.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills, with independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Ability to drive a delivery truck with a hydraulic rear lift assembly.
Knowledge of and experience operating a forklift and electric pallet jack in a confined area, or ability to be trained within three months of hire.
Basic math and keyboard proficiency.
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment, including office equipment such as copiers and fax machines.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Out-of-state hires must provide a current Department of Motor Vehicle record report and obtain a current Pennsylvania driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check through the Pennsylvania State Police system.
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical demands of the position. Lifts over 50 pounds require two-person assistance and/or a transfer device.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Related training or experience, preferably within the past five years.
Experience with Infor Cloud Suite/Mobile Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Carry out receiving functions, including unpacking and inspecting items, verifying shipments, reconciling shipments with purchase orders, and reporting damage or discrepancies to the Procurement Office.
Complete receiving operations using computers, handheld devices, and industrial equipment safely and properly.
Maintain storeroom and distribution areas, store items in designated locations, keep the environment clean, safe, and secure, organize daily receipts, and adjust stock locations as needed based on usage.
Complete delivery functions, including delivering premium freight orders the same day and filling requisitions by preparing picking lists, confirmations, and delivery receipts.
Deliver products to offsite locations using a delivery vehicle and operate industrial equipment safely and properly during delivery operations.
Monitor inventory, report supply needs, assist with weekly cycle counts, rotate stock to reduce outdated materials, follow up with the supervisor and Procurement Office on shortages, damages, and outdated materials, and verify physical counts against inventory control totals.
Maintain the delivery vehicle and storeroom equipment, keep the assigned vehicle clean, complete vehicle checklists, notify the supervisor of servicing needs, and perform routine maintenance on forklifts, electric pallet jacks, push carts, and delivery flats.
Organize deliveries and coordinate with vendors, truckers, and customers to ensure deliveries are complete and accurate; identify air and refrigerated packages and coordinate timely delivery.
Maintain and distribute supplies and equipment to clinical areas as requested, including replenishing crash carts, ENT carts, airway boxes, and other clinical supply carts and packs.
Count and par stock hospital floors, scan floors for par stocking, pull par stock orders from the storeroom, replenish floor orders, and report barcodes that do not scan to the supervisor.
Attend education programs and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Independence Health universal behavioral and customer service standards and competencies in support of the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Promote a Lean work culture, encourage consistent use of Lean principles and processes, and seek work-process improvements.