Procedural Supply Chain Specialist - Materials Management

Essential Duties

• Collaborates closely with clinical teams to anticipate and meet supply needs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with procedural requirements.
• Implements products into the OR after being approved by the clinical value analysis committee and delivering special orders.
• Pairs with clinical staff in surgical operations through case picking, prepares and reviews surgical case carts, and accurately manages implant and tissue inventory.
• Ensures full compliance with safety and regulatory standards by consistently applying and enforcing all safety protocols and organizational guidelines.
• Utilizes inventory management systems for both stock and non-stock items, maintaining a seamless flow of materials.
• Leads regular inventory audits, maintaining precise and up-to-date records through continuous verification and documentation.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement projects aimed at optimizing supply chain efficiency and reliability.
• Employs inventory management systems (MMIS) to track and coordinate vendor-direct, consignment, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory with precision.
• Provides training and mentorship to supply chain staff working within procedural areas, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance standards.
• Attends clinical department huddles, rounds with clinical staff.
• Assists with communication between Supply Chain Leadership and procedural department leadership to establish supply chain strategies.
• Ensures that excess stock from surgical procedures is reintroduced to the supply chain and credited in a timely manner.
• Communicates and follows up with Purchasing buyers regarding supply chain managed surgical or procedural products.
• Executes the organized put-away of supplies into clean rooms, carts, and other procedural supply locations, ensuring proper rotation and adherence to established protocols.
• Conducts thorough inspections of all supply locations to identify products approaching expiration and ensures timely removal in strict accordance with policy.
• Maintains storage areas for maximum efficiency, ensuring all supplies are aligned with operational needs.
• Responds to procedural clinical supply requests with professionalism and urgency.
• Inspects incoming shipments and identifies, documents, and promptly reports any shipment discrepancies, inventory inaccuracies, or quality issues to management for swift resolution within the procedural areas.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year Experience with inventory management systems and software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain accurate records
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with various stakeholders and ensure smooth operations
• Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment to quickly address issues and adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments to maintain a seamless supply chain process

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)