Distribution Technician

About the role

The Distribution Technician at Marietta Eye Surgery Center plays a crucial role in supporting operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. This position is essential for managing inventory, supplies, equipment, and materials to ensure that all necessary resources are readily available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory records and process supply orders and requests.
• Forecast inventory needs and communicate anticipated requirements to vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust stock levels to support seasonal fluctuations and changing business needs.
• Notify management of potential inventory shortages or supply chain concerns.
• Conduct spot checks and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and data inconsistencies.
• Complete and maintain inventory-related documentation and web-based inventory records as required.
• Process requests for supplies, equipment, products, and materials.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, shipments, and deliveries.
• Ensure timely fulfillment and distribution of inventory items.
• Prepare and maintain contracts, transaction records, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Communicate product updates, recalls, phase-outs, and new product launches to the management team.
• Research and recommend alternative product solutions, including environmentally sustainable options when available.
• Aid in identifying, evaluating, and recommending new vendors as needed.
• Support quality assurance efforts by monitoring product, vendor, and carrier performance.
• Maintain performance records and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.

Competencies

• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function as part of a dynamic work team.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Always demonstrates a positive work attitude and work habits.
• Adapts to changing operational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good mental and physical condition to withstand medium to high levels of stress and demands of a mentally and physically active position.
• Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing needed in daily work.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting 10% of the time.
• Walking 90% of the time.
• Pulling charts 50%.
• Bending and stretching pulling 80%.
• Medical office environment.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Availability of short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.