Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator ensures inventory accuracy in the Bend main warehouse and other assigned locations by applying a strong understanding of Workday processes and functions, auditing inventory operations, and contributing to standard work. The position handles medical supplies and materials accurately and promptly so clinical teams have the supplies needed for patient care. It also manages implant inventories and regulated human tissue tracking, coordinates vendor relationships for PeriOp specialty supplies for surgical cases, and supports vendor management. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The coordinator supports process improvement, trains Supply Chain Technicians in Workday inventory methods, reports on utilization and ordering trends, and maintains inventory levels and controls. The role supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values; applies continuous-improvement principles; and conducts work professionally, confidentially, and ethically. Additional duties of similar complexity may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Three years of increasing responsibility in Supply Chain or a related field.
One year of inventory management experience.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
Previous healthcare experience.
Two years acting as a lead or supervisor.
Two years of experience in healthcare supply chain.

Responsibilities

Oversee inventory accuracy at assigned locations and coordinate and execute cycle counts.
Investigate inventory problems, including killed items, receipts, inventory put-aways, and stock transfers, with the goal of reducing killed items to zero.
Maintain Workday accuracy by assessing technician use, escalating practices that cause inaccuracies, conducting audits, and adjusting items that cause inventory faults or accounting errors.
Conduct daily physical inventory assessments and inventory walks to ensure orders are generated correctly and prevent stockouts.
Ensure efficient storage and handling; maintain location labels; organize and stock supplies professionally; and rotate products.
Assist leadership with process improvements and the creation and updating of policies and procedures.
Train Supply Chain Technicians in inventory management methodology within Workday.
Report on supply utilization, ordering trends, and standardization.
Maintain and update minimum and maximum levels for inventoried items, adjusting them based on usage.
Provide swing-shift leadership direction as needed.
Identify savings opportunities through standardization and inventory-control practices.
Maintain productive relationships with buyers regarding purchases, returns, and item backorder information.
Maintain assigned paper and computer files and quality manuals.
Manage implant inventories and ensure accurate tracking of regulated human tissues.
Coordinate vendor relationships for PeriOp specialty supplies for surgical cases and support vendor management.
Support organizational values and Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) continuous-improvement principles.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.