Job Description:
This position is accountable for coordinating inventory activities for assigned department, facility, or clinical program. Responsibilities may include: Replenishment, Picking, Staging, Delivery, Put Away, Special Orders & Substitutions, managing PAR levels, Binning, Cycle Counts, Bill Only and Inventory Relief activities. The incumbent is often a direct liaison between a department or clinical program and other Supply Chain Teams. The Coordinator III level is also appropriate for ’Lead’ or subject matter experts who take on more complex or demanding responsibilities with little supervision relative to the coordinator II level.
Inventory Coordinator III
Scope
This position may lead the activities of others within their assigned department. The incumbent may serve as a back-up in the absence of the supervisor.
Job Essentials
Demonstrates advanced proficiency in inventory control activities and standard operating procedures.
Coordinates with assigned department or clinical program to resolve any supply issues needing resolution (e.g., recalls, alerts, substitutions, missing items). This will include working proactively with assigned buyers and other supply chain teams.
Coordinates with receiving personnel and buyers to reconcile any receiving problem discrepancies. Works directly with outside suppliers to ensure compliance with Intermountain Supplier SOP’s.
Works with departments and buyers in the processing of repairs, credits, returns, reprocessing, or exchanges. This involves getting RGA/RMA numbers, collecting information, tracking of product, updating the MDF with current information, and assisting buyers with proper paperwork to manage consignment and other specialized orders.
Assists and supports inventory management functions for assigned department or clinical program to ensure optimal inventory levels in meeting patient care needs; including accountability for replenishment activity in assigned locations using established SCO Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Ensures temperature sensitive products are stored properly and delivered according to manufacturer and Intermountain guidelines.
If applicable, manages Consignment or Vendor Managed Inventory and associated processes according to SCO (SOP’s).
Understands and utilizes Supply Chain (SOP’s) reports and tools correctly.
Coordinates and utilizes the SCIS system to ensure that distribution, inventory, receiving, and departmental files and reports are managed in accordance with Auditing, Accounting, and other regulatory agency requirements.
Ensures assigned clinical program is being maintained and is meeting customers’ expectations throughout the procurement process.
Ensures customer satisfaction is being maintained throughout the procurement process by serving as an ’on site’ supply chain expert for facility customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of related Materials Management experience and three years of experience working within Intermountain Healthcare or a minimum of six months in the inventory Coordinator II title and have completed all of the requirements for the established career progression program for the next level within the inventory titles.
- Experience in a role requiring a working knowledge of healthcare Materials Management Information System (MMIS) or experience with an automated purchasing system.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and sound decision making.
- Experience in a role requiring a customer service focus.
- Experience in a role requiring organization, prioritization of multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, and scheduling applications.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Degree or Certification.
- Two years of supply chain experience and an additional two years of purchasing or materials management experience.
- Experience in healthcare purchasing.
Physical Requirements:
Speaking, hearing / listening, seeing, manual dexterity.
Location:
Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$21.17 - $31.13
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