Supply Chain Associate - 1st shift

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Supply Chain Department liaison for clinics and operating rooms throughout the hospital. Use Microsoft Excel, SPM, and Tableau to locate supplies and instruments, and communicate promptly with hospital staff about emergencies and requests. The position is performed fully on campus and is scheduled from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A valid driver’s license is required. The role also involves moving throughout the hospital, handling inventory on high and low shelving, moving items up to 25 pounds, and frequently transporting heavy case carts. The Supply Chain Associate procures, receives, stores, and delivers goods and services; maintains hospital inventory and related data; supports product sourcing, specifications, and contract management; and works with vendors, customers, and hospital staff to resolve supply-chain issues. The role may include functional or administrative supervision and training of employees and hospital end users, as well as monitoring budgets and advising management about budget needs or discrepancies. The Material Services Division at University of Iowa Health Care provides patient-care supplies. Its goals include providing safe reusable and disposable products, delivering quality products at minimal expense and with maximum process efficiency, and making material-management functions accessible to staff and patients. Its four areas are Processed Stores, Mail Services, Uniform Shop, and Linen Services. Applicants must upload and designate a resume as required for consideration. The posting remains open for at least seven calendar days and may be removed and filled afterward. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo 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 and move items up to 25 pounds.
Ability to frequently transport heavy case carts.
Ability to move and position oneself to handle inventory, including high and low shelving.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Experience using PeopleSoft, SPM, or Tableau.
Ability to multitask 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 at the direction of others.
Organize and maintain hospital inventory.
Obtain and verify information about sourcing and acquisition options at the request of others.
Review contracts for accurate pricing and apply terms and conditions.
Receive, properly store, and distribute products.
Address supply-chain inventory issues, suggest improvement models, maintain and secure inventory, and report issues as needed.
Implement a marketing strategy or plan.
Assist with inventory management throughout the hospital.
Cycle count, order, restock, and receive products.
Interact with vendors and suppliers to ensure goods and services are procured effectively and efficiently.
Respond to 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 work toward resolution.
Maintain inventory and equipment databases, inventory data, and scanning.
Monitor budgets within defined parameters and advise management on budgetary needs or discrepancies.
May provide functional or administrative supervision of staff.
May train employees and hospital end users.
Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and promptly.