Inventory Specialist

About the role

Provides critical support in the control, coordination, and replenishment of surgical supplies and inventories. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Follows established processes to maintain adequate levels of supplies while minimizing outages and overstocks using available tools to complete activities.
• Runs daily order replenishment report.
• Receives in-transit items and issues items in and out to match stock on hand.
• Researches products and provides substitution suggestions.
• Transfers inventory urgently between locations as needed.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all materials purchased.
• Aids with product recalls.
• Maintains accurate shelf labeling.
• Reduces variances and prepares assigned service line for daily, monthly, and annual cycle counts.
• Assists with flexible scope and instrument repair program.
• Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors.
• Answers telephones in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Complies with all applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations, and follows hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Attends 80% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities.

Requirements

• One year of experience in inventory control, materials management, or purchasing
• One year of experience in inventory control computer system and data entry
• Prioritizes experience in a healthcare setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and/or Excel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to function effectively under stressful conditions

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The work shift is Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday with a Shift Start Time of 11:00 AM and Shift End Time of 7:30 PM. The worker sub-type is Regular.