• Inventory Specialist - Supply Chain Operations

    Penn State Health (Reading, PA)


    Penn State Health** - **Penn State Health Corporation

    **Location:** US:PA:Reading

    **Work Type:** Full Time

    **FTE:** 1.00

    **Shift:** Day

    **Hours:** 7:00a - 3:30p

    **Recruiter Contact:** Garrett C. Kieffer at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    Responsible for maintaining the daily material flow of hospital supplies from the warehouse to the end user location. This individual will safely and appropriately use proper equipment to drive/deliver specified materials/products. This role is responsible for maintaining and ensuring a high quality product with the right fit, form, and function are available at the end user stocking location. This role is required to engage regularly with department end users and act on specific material/supplies related feedback.

     

    **ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

    + Responsible for physically replenishing end user locations.

    + Supports substitution and returns of products into the inventory.

    + Rotates inventory, checks expiration dating, quarantines product if damaged or is part of a recall.

    + Completes regular product specific feedback sessions with end users at stocking locations and ensures optimal customer service.

    + Communicates root cause inventory issues with site Inventory Coordinator and site Logistics Coordinator.

    + Operates equipment to deliver materials and goods, including lifting up to 100 lbs.

    + Suggests stocking level reviews to Inventory Coordinator and Supervisor.

    + Supports cycle counting and physical inventory reconciliations within hospital storage locations.

    + Maintains cleanliness of designated work area and supports daily 5s and Gemba activities.

    + Communicates barriers to Supervisor in a timely manner.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

    + High School diploma required

    + Two (2) years of demonstrated high performance within a logistics, materials, warehouse setting that is focused on quality of materials and inventory accuracy required

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

    + Associate’s degree preferred

     

    WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

     

    Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

    Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

    + **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

    + **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

    + **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

    + **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

    + **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

     

    WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

     

    There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

     

    Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

     

    YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

     

    _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._

     

    _Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._

     

    **Union:** Non Bargained

    **Position** Inventory Specialist - Supply Chain Operations

    **Location** US:PA:Reading | Supply Chain | Full Time

    **Req ID** 77108