Inventory Coordinator II

Inventory Coordinator II

Location: Onsite at UnityPoint Health - AllenHospital Waterloo IA

Shift: Full-time; Days

Benefits Eligible

Were seeking an Inventory Coordinator II to join our team! In this role youll maintain sufficient inventory of supplies to meet customer needs while coordinating the daily activities of the Supply Chain team ensuring that all supply processes (receiving distribution inventory management) are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Assists with the implementation of system/regional value analysis team supply standardization.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Maintains appropriate supply levels within perpetual warehouses and par locations through monitoring and adjusting inventory levels based on usage patterns derived from accurate and timely electronic documentation of transactions for all responsible inventories.
• Displays thorough understanding of specialty products and procedures as well as analytical skills necessary to balance clinical needs and cost
• Acts as a liaison between clinical services department supply chain and physicians to ensure needed products are available in the most efficient cost effective manner
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining a computerized inventory of specialty products used within procedural area
• Collaborates with Central Procurement and all other Service Lines with inventories to minimize interruptions in service supply shortages and inventory management improvement.
• Monitors the back order/open orders report to maintain product availability. Manage required substitutions resulting from back orders and communicating with all clinical and departments needing information related to changes in supply availability.
• Arranges and manipulates shelving/labeling in supply chain areas to create efficient stocking/picking workflow and minimize overstocking.
• Coordinates ongoing cycle counting for assigned supply warehouses recommending improvements to inventory management process to improve the accuracy of stock on hand.
• Reviews Manufacture Recall notices and works with end users to remove any affected product from UPH-Allen.
• Coordinates inventory management of supplies to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-Allen Hospital Emergency Incident Command System.
• Assists with the coordination of the daily work assignments of supply chain staff assisting staff as necessary
• Serves as consultant and trainer for supply chain staff instructing them on best practices related to inventory management
• Provides feedback to Supply Chain management on staff performance
• Project manages supply and equipment conversions in collaboration with Supply Chain Leadership
• Training resource for staff on MMIS software for inventory as needed and requisitioning process for procurement.
• Provides Supply Chain Leadership with information from regular cycle counting supply utilizations or other conditions which may affect UPH-Allen operations or budget planning.
• Maintains an effective donation/remedy tracking spreadsheet to assist Supply Chain Manager with Community Benefit Reporting
• Places orders for supply replenishments in a timely manner.
• Performs Requisitioning/Purchasing functions as assigned
• Educates end-users on Requisition Center and other Lawson needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years experience in a hospital manufacturing or retail purchasing assistant or progressive experience in a hospital purchasing or inventory management is required.
• Experience with an automated inventory system required.
• Proficient with business tools such as Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
• Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Must read write speak and comprehend English Fluently.

Preferred:

• Associates degree in business or supply chain hospital manufacturing or retail related field preferred.
• Experience in analytics with an understanding of the healthcare industry gathering report requirements and designing project management and implementing solutions preferred.
• Experience with analyzing data accounting and or financial procedures preferred.