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Who we are
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes theSmall Animal Hospitaland theLarge Animal Hospital,both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.
What we want
We’re looking for anInventory Manager who can keep our hospital running smoothly by ensuring our clinical teams always have the supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment they need. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and skilled at building efficient systems in a busy medical environment. You’ll collaborate with clinicians, technicians, faculty, and staff, manage purchasing and vendor relationships, maintain regulatory compliance, and lead inventory team members with confidence and clarity. If you’re energized by problem‑solving, teamwork, and supporting high‑quality patient care, this role is a great fit.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $55, 000 - $65,000 annually, compensation will becommensurateto the selectedhire’sexperience.
Location/Schedule: Located onsite in College Station, TX, this full-time role has a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload themonthe application under the CV/Resume section.
Please Note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of related experience in one or all the following: inventory or warehouse management, hospital inventory operations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or above in Business, Health Care Administration, Pharmacy, or Finance
Medical and/or Pharmacy Background
3 years of experience in business, Finance, purchasing and inventory control.
Experience with Analyzing data and Trends
Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Strong supervisory, management, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, payables, and receiving procedures.
Knowledge of inventory systems with an ability to manage multiple processes/employees simultaneously
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer service skills
Knowledge of government and higher education operations
Ability to work in a complex environment with State rules and regulations, and apply rules to purchases and payment transaction
A general knowledge of inventory verification and valuation methods, procuring and receiving
Responsibilities
Inventory process coordination: Develop forecasting models based on usage trends, seasonality, and clinical demand. Oversee and maintain hospital inventory of all supplies, coordinating the purchasing and receiving processes, and maintaining accurate counts of all products. Signs inventory certifications. Monitors and assures inventory levels meet demand by tracking usage & setting inventory levels in support of appropriate PAR levels conducive to hospital function. Design and implement procedures to mitigate loss; limit excess, outdated and slow-moving inventory; and improve processes. Implement a notification system upon delivery of rush/overnight orders. Oversee the distribution of medical supplies to requesting departments. Oversee accuracy in shipments going out or coming in and managing all documentation of receives goods. Efficiently uses warehouse space. Ensures supply chain areas are organized and maintained, including regular cleaning and labeling. Schedules and perform audits on departmental inventories.
Inventory formulary review: Compile inventory reports and forecast inventory requirements by monitoring supply shortages. Act as a liaison between clinical supervisors and supply chain to set PAR levels and communicate any backorders, delays, damaged items etc. Resolves customer service issues and answers questions of those needing assistance. Will meet with the hospital service departments regularly to ensure proper supplies and pars are maintained.
Supervising: Oversee the buyers, central receiving, and materials management staff. Lead initiates to improve workflow, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Training and Reporting: Develop and refine SOPs for inventory, receiving, and distribution Conducts training for new staff. Updates instruction and procedure manuals regarding inventory. Attends training and workshops as required. Prepares and updates various and applicable inventory reports. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) guidelines governing property, inventory, and related activities
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
12-15 daysof annual paid holidays
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well,a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application dataentered,or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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