Inventory Specialist (Casual)

We are seeking a casual Inventory Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. This position will be based out of 200 University Ave E. or 455 Phalen Blvd in Saint Paul. Location will be dependent on business needs. Available hours would be 4-8 hour shifts Monday-Friday starting no earlier than 6:30 am and ending no later than 5:00 pm. Possibility for weekend hours if available.

The inventory specialist will be responsible for ordering maintaining and replenishing products and supplies in the Supply Chain inventory locations and in the hospital and clinics supply areas.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $23.98 to $35.97 with a median wage of $29.98/ addition this position is eligible for shift differential pay which includes $.95/hour for weekends and $.95/hour for evenings. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience education certification & licensure and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match tuition and certification reimbursement paid time off and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Orders maintains and replenishes products and supplies in the Supply Chain storeroom warehouse and at the hospital and clinics.
  • Utilizes min/max levels to create requisitions for supply replenishment needs in the Storeroom hospital and metro area clinics.
  • Gathers supplies from the Storeroom and/or Warehouse to replenish supplies in patient care areas.
  • Stocks supplies in all areas using the first in first out (FIFO) inventory management methodology. Rotates supplies as appropriate utilizing the expiration dates of products.
  • Checks supplies for accuracy and expiration dates before issuing to patient care areas. Continues to check product for expiration dates monthly.
  • Uses electronic ordering systems - handheld scanners and inventory management system.
  • Able to identify all stock by name and basic function.
• Rationalizes and manages inventory levels.
  • Completes cycle counting of the Storeroom and Warehouse per the defined schedule. Investigates significant variances in an effort to reduce variances going forward.
  • Makes and follows through on recommendations to remove/add products to inventory locations and adjust min/max levels.
  • Identifies opportunities for product standardization/rationalization to the appropriate Products/VA committee or Supervisor.
• Receives and ships product equipment and supplies.
  • Completes receiving transactions of all incoming deliveries from Suppliers.
  • Matches packing slips physical product and purchase order requirements before receipt transaction. Reports any discrepancies to the appropriate Buyer immediately.
  • Delivers all incoming shipments to the appropriate recipient within 4 hours of shipment arrival.
  • Packages and ship outbound product shipments and supplies to patients and suppliers utilizing the preferred shipment methods.
  • Schedules return of rental equipment as requested.

Performs other job duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Medical Product Knowledge
• Warehouse Knowledge

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical supplies
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient data entry skills
• Knowledge and understanding of personal computers including standard e-mail and calendar products
• Able to learn special purpose software as required
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and with a team
• Capable of driving light or medium duty vans
• Maintain professional appearance

At Gillette Childrens we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed respected and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love embrace the bigger picture and work side-by-side with our patientsfamilies and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Childrens is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individuals race color creed sex religion national origin age disability marital status familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation or gender identity military status or any other class protected by federal state or local laws.

Gillette Childrens is a global beacon of care for patients with brain bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Childrens please visit Childrens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit for further details regarding e-verify.

Required Experience:

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