Inventory Control Specialist - Hospital Services

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This position serves as the liaison between the department Director with active inventory processes and the supply chain team. Oversees inventory control duties associated with the daily replenishment and accounting for Storeroom inventory supplies. Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills to manage inventory discrepancies and backorder/substitute process. Serves as Supply Chain representative performing root cause analysis in collaboration with purchasing receiving and accounts payable staff and leaders. Collaborates with Purchasing to manage item backorders. Establishes and maintains an inventory optimization plan using data driven methodology.

This position is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding the chargeable supply replenishment process and systems. Leads processes and team members who manage incoming supply requests to the storeroom. Works with leadership to propose and implement process improvements in Inventory Control areas. Oversees ordering of all distribution through automated and manual supply replenishment systems necessary to meet the demand of all procedural areas. Maintains all aspects of perpetual inventory including replenishment par levels backorders returns and maintaining expired/damaged product processes. Conducts expiration date checks on all
stock items. Monitors the quality quantity cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods and certain equipment. Manages and controls the order cycle for both inventory and LUM (low unit of measure) by utilizing lean principles data driven monitoring and analytics from associated information systems. Analyzes inventory levels in conjunction with the MMIS and Data Analysis team to ensure the most efficient inventory replenishment processes are in place. Communicates with respective department leadership concerning changes and updates to supply PAR levels. Responsible for enhancing business efficiency by applying lean principles analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions. Core participant and works closely with the Value Analysis Teams to effectively onboard new products equipment polices and
procedures. Provides service leadership throughout the department and in the absence of the Director assumes other duties as assigned. Supports a safe working environment including compliance with all regulatory requirements and all other hospital state and federal safety policies. Leads team on the appropriate steps to research and resolve supply concerns address supply related issues related to case cart picking process and work with SPD on needed instrumentation when situations arise. Works with respective departments to ensure inventory of biologics products for robotic surgeries and complex supplies associated with various specific service line procedures.

& Training:

Degree or certificate from an accredited program in Supply Chain Management Logistics Management or related field. Experience may substitute for degree or certificate completion.

:

Five years experience in inventory management warehouse management or supply chain roles in lieu of degree. Education may substitute for experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Valid Georgia Drivers License. A clean MVR history to maintain insurance requirements to drive and operate HHC vehicles.

Skills & Abilities:
Ability to analyze inventory levels and adjust Reorder Points and Reorder Quantities to optimize the inventory efficiencies. Knowledge of medical supply terminology is a plus. Basic knowledge of inventory / distribution systems. Possess technical skills to operate pc and hand-held devices. Possess skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel. Unrelentingly detail oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize work. Familiarity with MS Office applications: Outlook Excel and Word. Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: