Supply Chain Associate-Stat-3rd Shift

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. This Position Offers a $2500 Commitment Bonus!! Location: Duke Hospital (Stat Department) 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27707 Work schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00PM-6:30AM weekends as needed weekends as needed General Description of the Job Class This role performs duties in computerized order entry, distribution of supplies, linen, and equipment, and the shipping and receiving of hospital merchandise. The position maintains effective inventory management processes by meeting supply needs with prompt delivery, assuring the accuracy of issues, and ensuring the good working order and availability of equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
At least one year of work experience in distribution, warehousing, shipping, receiving, logistics, material handling, customer service, inventory control, or a comparable service line. Experience in a fast-paced, customer-service environment is strongly preferred
Must have the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Pushing/pulling unloaded and loaded supply carts may require up to 100 pounds of exertional force daily.
Daily duties frequently require reaching, lifting, stooping, and bending.
Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve organizational and team goals.
Possess a sense of urgency and a proactive customer service philosophy.
Contribute to creating new ideas and solving problems.
At least two years of work experience in distribution, warehousing, shipping, receiving, logistics, material handling, customer service, inventory control, or a comparable service line.
Experience using an ERP system.
Demonstrated competency in inventory management.
A valid Driver's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

Some college-level coursework is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Distribute and restock supplies and/or linen to end-users.
Use appropriate Supply Chain technologies (e.g., Pyxis and SAP) to document the movement of supplies.
Perform regular cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of stock levels.
Check expiration dates on supplies, documenting and discarding expired products as needed.
Accept and sign for deliveries from distributors.
Inspect shipments, enter Goods Receipts into SAP, and file packing slips.
Report identified shipment discrepancies to on-site Supply Chain management.
Prepare and ship Vendor Returns and rotate stock in all areas.
Move and stock supplies to appropriate shelving locations once receiving is complete.
Transport shipments from the loading dock to the stockroom and deliver packages to the correct recipients.
Deliver non-supply items (e.g., medical gas, linen) in a timely manner.
Participate in and perform mid-year and year-end inventory counts.
Ensure all STAT orders are completed according to specified service level agreements.
Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with end-users to address supply and linen questions.
Ensure all Supply Chain work areas and supply storage areas throughout the facility are clean and organized.
Proactively provide recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain management.
Act as a mentor and preceptor to all Level 1 Supply Chain Associates; serve as a back-up Team Lead if necessary.
Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with customers in all areas, including nursing floors and OR environments (e.g., physicians, surgery techs, nurses), to address supply-related questions.
Deliver, manage, and coordinate supplies and other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as needed.
Manage inventory, assist in preparations, and perform the annual inventory.
Oversee consignment inventory, related processes, and inventory management of procedural areas.
Proactively collaborate with Supply Chain stakeholders to adjust PAR levels and address slow-moving items based on usage.
Troubleshoot supply shortage issues and articulate the known impact.
Effectively use the ERP system to pull reports, find products, use handheld technologies for delivery and PAR replenishment, and run reports in SAP to close out daily transactions.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the TIMS module, including receiving and documenting.
Pull EPIC and Pyxis reports and analyze data to provide appropriate recommendations.
Participate in PERT, OR EDIT, and VAT discussions as assigned.
Access and utilize Vendormate for vendor management as assigned.
Work with customers to help reconcile invoices as needed.
Work and complete all assigned tasks with minimal supervision from the Team Lead and Manager.
perform additional job functions necessary to ensure safe patient care practices as directed by Supply Chain management.
cross-trained and perform other Supply Chain-related responsibilities when needed.
work cooperatively
communicate well with others to achieve team goals
respond to customers' needs in a professional manner
work effectively in a computerized environment.