Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

6d•$36 - $51

About The Position

Serves as the single point of contact in an ambulatory setting, with overall accountability for supply chain activities. Provides expertise and assistance for clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies. Acts as a regionally based Value Management Project Team member in assigned areas, focusing on implementation, and facilitates cost-reduction opportunities in collaboration with regional and system-based value management activities. Assists with identifying savings initiatives, provides regular feedback on implementation progress, and helps foundations understand the methods and processes needed to achieve measurable results. Facilitates regional value management team meetings and works with affiliate site leaders, department managers and directors, and physicians to meet procurement goals and objectives. Maintains working relationships with medical sales representatives, vendor customer service representatives, vendor technical assistants, and clinical specialists. Coordinates with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team members, and Management to achieve desired results and support customer satisfaction and patient care. Uses Microsoft Office Suite and supply management programs to meet project timelines. Travel between Stockton and Modesto is required as needed. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with variable days, on the day shift; weekend work may be needed. The position is regular, full-time, and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels and work in a team environment.
Experience or skills in budgeting, healthcare industry supplies, supply chain management, standardization, utilization, product implementation, contract management, and value management.
Demonstrated success coordinating major projects and implementing cost-containment initiatives.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio; ability to synthesize data and create meaningful presentations.
Ability to quickly understand data in opportunity analyses and provide effective feedback to the source regarding data quality.
Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory and alternative supply sources, purchasing and distribution systems, contract administration, and emerging industry trends.
Team leadership and organization skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to manage complex situations with a high degree of variation.
Ability to facilitate team meetings involving competing objectives.
Effective negotiation skills.
Detail orientation and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivation, tact, professionalism, courtesy, and ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle a wide variety of projects effectively.
Ability to travel between Stockton and Modesto as needed.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for supply chain activities in an ambulatory setting.
Provide expertise and assistance regarding clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies.
Participate as a regionally based Value Management Project Team member and focus on implementation in assigned areas.
Facilitate and drive cost-reduction opportunities with regional and system-based value management activities.
Identify savings initiatives and provide regular feedback on implementation progress.
Assist foundations in understanding methods and processes for achieving measurable results.
Facilitate regional value management team meetings.
Work with affiliate site leaders, department managers and directors, and physicians to meet procurement goals and objectives.
Maintain working relationships with medical sales representatives, vendor customer service representatives, vendor technical assistants, and clinical specialists.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team members, and Management to achieve desired results and support customer satisfaction and patient care.
Use Microsoft Office Suite and supply management programs to meet project timelines.
Travel between Stockton and Modesto as needed.