Supply Chain Specialist 100%25 - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist manages inventory and logistics operations—including the storeroom, distribution, and receiving—at the Downtown Campus of University of Iowa Health Care. The role ensures supplies are available in appropriate quantities and on time while maintaining inventory accuracy and efficient inventory turns. It also oversees operational staffing, employee administration, customer service, and department performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience with supply chain logistical processes.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with team members, caregivers, vendors, and others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to multitask effectively and keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.
Experience with SPM, PeopleSoft, and Omnicell.
Experience managing and scheduling student employees.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory to ensure supplies are available in the right quantities and at the right time while minimizing inventory investment through aggressive inventory turns.
Continuously review inventory quantities and products for accuracy, outdates, reorder quantities, and minimum and maximum inventory levels.
Determine appropriate staffing levels and maintain the posted staff schedule.
Select and train new employees; evaluate, coach, and discipline employees; assist the manager with budgeting; and ensure proper use of resources.
Manage receiving and distribution of supplies and deliveries to customers accurately and on time.
Keep inventory locations clean, organized, uncluttered, and stocked with appropriate products and quantities; review and assess inventory locations at least quarterly.
Collaborate with Purchasing staff on order issues, product changes, inventory performance, and related matters.
Create and monitor department benchmarks, including inventory turns, inventory value, and productivity, and report them to the Supply Chain Manager.
Implement and document a customer service improvement and rounding program.
Collaborate with Accounting staff to maintain the accuracy of the CDM item master.
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and document accomplishments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.