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Job Description​

This position is responsible for maintaining all supply chain elements for their defined/designated areas of responsibility. The Lead may be assigned to focus on specific projects, areas of the hospital or working with Materials Associates.

+ Cross trained to perform all activities of a materials associate.

+ Demonstrates self-motivation and positive attitude. Guidance with materials associates assigned to designated areas. Collaborate with clinical team for appropriate balance of inventory.

+ Point person of resolution for supply disruption and prioritizing tasks. Issues or concerns will be coordinated with supervisor/manager to address and resolve.

+ Supply ordering of all products for defined areas. Inventory management of specials (non-standard items) requiring product search and communication with strategic sourcing managers, vendor/reps, others. Work back orders- coordinate subs and/or transfer from other area/hospital.

+ Maintain par levels, by balancing inventories through inventory turns/cost of inventory, P.O. tracking, backorder management, sourcing and communication /collaboration with clinical partners and corporate supply chain team. Analyze inventory/usage levels and communicate with clinical teams of all par changes/suggestions. Complete supply ordering and manage/monitor Implant/Tissue management.

+ Receiving issue resolution, exception management, and product returns oversight, product returns management. Participate in physical inventory.

+ Achieve quality and safety expectations including auditing inventory locations for regulatory compliance such as cleanliness, organization, expired supplies, ceiling heights and supplies put away in the correct locations.

+ Participation in collaborative projects (with clinical teams, other Hospitals, corporate supply chain team, etc.…). Facilitate improvements through PDCA cycles, exceptional analytics/analysis and lean methods.

+ Ensure staff compliance with department, hospital, state and federal regulations.

Standard Qualifications:

+ Two-year degree preferred.

+ A knowledge of inventory management practices is required. An ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks at one time, diffuse urgent scenarios, and excellent problem-solving and customer service skills is required.

+ None required; AHRMM CMRP, APICS CPIM or Lean process improvement certification preferred.

+ Mid-level computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet, MMIS, required.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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