Supply Chain Coordinator

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

7d•$18 - $29

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 an ERP system to place orders, track receipts, and manage PARs. The position works with service line leads and clinical teams to maintain appropriate inventory cost-effectively, address supply needs, improve utilization, and identify process improvements. It also supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through collaboration and implementation 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 or other providers, staff, support services, suppliers, and the Purchasing department.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an organized manner.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Order, receive, store, and distribute supplies used in surgical, operating room, medical, and procedural areas.
Maintain adequate inventory in a cost-effective manner.
Coordinate the timely return and recall of items.
Troubleshoot backordered or unavailable items and provide guidance.
Coordinate across the 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, decrease or optimize inventory, and evaluate future needs.
Use the ERP system for supply ordering and PAR maintenance.
Engage with clinical team members and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams.
Identify process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams.
Maintain or attain full proficiency in the assigned area.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives through collaboration and implementation across the health system.