Sourcing and Inventory Specialist- Full-Time- 1st Shift- Lancaster General Hospital

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Lancaster General Hospital seeks a Full-Time 1st Shift Sourcing and Inventory Specialist responsible for receipt tracking, storage, dispersal, evaluation, and expedition of all supplies and purchase orders. The role coordinates sourcing of materials, maintains proper inventory movement and control, and acts as a liaison between vendors, Materials Management, and clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure a consistent flow of supplies. The incumbent communicates inventory issues, shortages, recalls, or conflicts to vendors, end users, and Materials Management as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain economical supply levels in conjunction with Department Managers, Nurse Managers, and Team Leaders; provide supply reports as directed by the Sourcing and Inventory Supervisor.
• Coordinate supply inventory flow with vendors, Materials Management, Value Analysis, and end users to minimize backorders, out-of-stock situations, substitute sourcing, expired product, excess stock, and inventory returns.
• Manage hospital recall activities: track recall notices, work with departments on recalled products, and communicate with vendors on required actions.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Team Leaders, and Department Managers to identify and process inventory requests; primarily responsible for entering requisitions into the PennForFSM Materiel Management computer system.
• Identify high-usage items for storeroom placement; recommend additions or deletions to storeroom inventory based on LGH needs.
• Identify, analyze, interpret, and act on product supply problems related to delivery, condition, or completeness.
• Source, secure, and provide Storeroom inventory supplies; monitor delivery of all articles for timely and efficient service.
• Analyze productivity and standards for process and workflow improvements.
• Utilize Best Practice techniques in Inventory Control; act as liaison to ensure Best Practice measures are clear, communicated, and monitored for compliance.
• Provide Materials Management and Storeroom supply expense reduction opportunities.
• Participate in education and orientation of Materials Management personnel.
• Participate in Value Analysis Teams as needed.
• Implement a suggested substitution list for Storeroom inventory items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in medical supply management or warehouse environment
• 1+ years of experience with software applications such as inventory management, equipment tracking, bar code systems, and general computer skills
• Must be a health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs (not excluded from participation)

Preferred

• Associate's degree in business or related medical or supply chain field
• 3+ years of experience in medical supply management
• 1+ years of experience with Lawson inventory ERP application
• Advanced computer skills

Benefits

Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region, designed to help employees get healthy and stay healthy.