Supply Chain Advisor - Procedural Areas

About the role

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

The Supply Chain Business Partner - Procedural is a key liaison between their assigned area and the Supply Chain services team. This position serves as the subject matter expert for supplies and implants in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert for supplies and implants in assigned areas.
• Leverages clinical knowledge and forecasting to ensure appropriate levels of inventory for assigned areas.
• Performs supply chain process such as supply return requests, requisitions, receiving, and/or product recall activities timely and accurately ensuring that both the operational and system components are completed.
• Manages the supply replenishment process, including straightening, counting, picking, and stocking supplies for assigned areas.
• Works closely with assigned service lines to anticipate needs.
• Works closely with Supply Chain leadership to balance departmental requests with organizational goals.
• Leverages clinical knowledge and forecasting to ensure appropriate levels of inventory for assigned areas.
• Builds and maintains relationships with customers to ensure needs are met and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of product conversions for assigned areas.
• Monitors perpetual and consigned inventory and replenishes accordingly.
• Identifies opportunities to optimize and reduce supply and implant costs.
• Develops, adjusts, and maintains par levels of stock based on usage, volume, and staff feedback.
• Processes bill- only purchases as needed.
• Assists with periodic inventory of supplies and implants in assigned areas.
• Performs routine cycle counts of perpetual inventory.
• Ensures vendor compliance with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associates degree in related field and 5 years of experience in healthcare, supply chain services, retail, or customer service or bachelor’s degree in related field, OR high school diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in healthcare, supply chain services, retail, or customer service.
• CMRP (Certificated Materials & Resource Professional) certification or similar (preferred. Must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Basic knowledge of products and equipment used in assigned areas.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of clinical procedure process.
• In-depth knowledge of products and equipment used in assigned areas.
• Knowledge and experience in performing the duties associated with purchasing, receiving, shipping, and distribution preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to use an ERP EPR system preferred.

Schedule

Variable, 8-hour shifts