Supply Chain Coordinator

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

20h

About The Position

The Supply Chain Coordinator plans and manages the ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies used in surgical, operating room, medical, and procedural areas. The coordinator manages assigned service lines, suppliers, and PAR locations, and works directly with clinical team members on supply disruptions, backorders, recalls, conversions, and updates. The role uses the ERP system to place orders, track receipts, and manage PARs. The position maintains adequate inventory cost-effectively, coordinates returns and recalls, troubleshoots unavailable items, and helps ensure supplies are available across the VCU Health system. It also supports supply evaluations and improvement efforts, works with service line leads on supply utilization and inventory needs, and collaborates with clinical teams and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams. The coordinator is expected to recognize process improvement opportunities and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the health system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of supply chain experience.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships with administrators, surgeons and other providers, staff, support services, suppliers, and the Purchasing department.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an organized manner.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing development, inclusive behavior, and proactive management of bias.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare supply chain experience involving stocking, inventory, and supply control.
Previous inventory control experience with medical and surgical supplies in a surgical, perioperative, or medical procedure environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies used in surgical, operating room, medical, and procedural areas.
Manage assigned service lines, suppliers, and PAR locations.
Maintain adequate inventory in a cost-effective manner.
Coordinate returns and recalled items in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot backordered or unavailable items and provide guidance on alternatives or next steps.
Coordinate across the VCU Health system to ensure providers have supplies needed to complete assigned work.
Request, receive, and assimilate unique, replacement, and urgently needed items, as well as product stocks for evaluation programs.
Work with service line leads to improve supply utilization, reduce or optimize inventory, and evaluate future needs.
Use the ERP system for supply ordering, receipt tracking, and PAR maintenance.
Collaborate with clinical team members and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams.
Identify process improvement opportunities across Supply Chain and OR materials teams.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives through collaboration and implementation across the health system.
Maintain proficiency in the assigned area.