Inventory Specialist - OR(Full-Time, Days)

Summary

Oversees inventories and cycle counts, coordinates activity of computerized inventory control system. Responsible for maintaining adequate supply levels for all operating room supply requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicates needs to material supervisor and assists with obtaining supplies/equipment from other health care facilities as necessary.
• Performs daily par level counts for non stock and distribution items, checks expiration dates.
• Enters requisitions for needed items.
• Maintains product availability while recognizing and reducing inventory as indicated.
• Interfaces with outside vendors as appropriate to assure adequate inventory on hand at all times.
• Responsible for receiving and storage of supplies, to include rotating stock and refilling shelves as appropriate.
• Plans, conducts and oversees inventories and researches variances.
• Maintains communication as requested with purchasing, accounts payable and materials management.
• Tracks estimated/actual delivery dates of supplies.
• Immediately informs Material Supervisor of possible issues relating to out stocks and back orders.
• Actively participates in committees as assigned.
• Coordinates core computerized inventory management system, and implementation of Lawson.
• Responsible to produce inventory/supply data or report as requested by Operating Room Director.
• Performs systematic checks.
• Works with product vendors to keep abreast of changes to health care related products, making necessary substitution.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business or Computer Science preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in health care inventory operations, including materials management systems preferred.
• Computer software applications for inventory control.

Pay

$19.75 - $27.25

Schedule

Full-time, Days, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM