Materials Management OR Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies used in Perioperative Services.
• Reviewing OR patient supply charges.
• Pulling supplies for OR cases.
• Maintaining adequate inventory in a cost-effective manner utilizing UNC System, GPO and local contracts when available.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining uniformity and accuracy of Par Station locations and/or perpetual inventories.
• Coordinating “inventory return” items in a timely manner.
• Coordinating “inventory recall” and “corrective actions” in a timely manner.
• Operating and coordinating the OR-MMIS supply system(s).
• Participating in OR value analysis, product conversions, and new product introductions.
• Coordinating and implementing vendor admittance to the hospital.
• Ensuring the Vendor and Product Value Analysis policies are consistently applied.
• Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data.
• Making recommendations for department performance improvement.
• Identifying, resolving, and communicating problems to appropriate teammates.
• Supporting, preparing for, and participating in annual inventory activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ Supply Chain experience in a surgical/procedural setting.
• Substantial knowledge of hospital peri-operative inventory control.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to troubleshoot problems, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and interdisciplinary team members.
• Able to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Inventory and Financial Systems, and experience with product standardization.
• Adhere to the organization’s code of conduct and dress code standards.
• Able to lift (up to 50 pounds), stand, and stock without any physical limitations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration preferred / Associate’s degree is acceptable.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) Surgical Tech (ST) certification acceptable / Central Sterile Services Tech (CSST) certification acceptable.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift (up to 50 pounds), stand, and stock without any physical limitations.