Warehouse Supervisor

Oversees the daily operations of SEARHC’s consortium‑wide PAR Inventory Management system in Lawson, reviewing daily reporting to ensure timely scanning and delivery of supplies to PAR locations and conducting periodic analysis of supply utilization to recommend changes in standard PAR levels. The position may require heavy lifting and moving items up to 500 pounds. SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium serving the residents of Southeast Alaska. We view our employees as our strongest assets and prioritize their professional development. Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s a fulfilling career.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities

• Develops and maintains PAR inventory control processes and policies that align supply needs with inventory financial targets.
• Maintains appropriate PAR inventory and on‑hand supply levels, including management of min/max and reorder points.
• Manages physical inventories, cycle counts, and PAR valuation reporting.
• Optimizes inventory levels for all store items and PAR inventory items.
• Monitors daily critical metrics/benchmarks (e.g., inventory valuation, adjustments) and reports variances to management.
• Coordinates with clinical staff on backorders and assists in approving substitute items when required.
• Implements “LEAN Principles” to continuously improve the supply chain, reduce waste, improve cycle time, lower labor costs, and enhance product quality and deliveries.
• Eliminates non‑value‑added steps and waste in product storage processes, including receiving, put‑away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and excess inventory handling.
• Travels as necessary to outlying clinics to assess and adjust PAR inventories.
• Coordinates and assists in regular inventory counts at all consortium locations as defined by the director and key customers.
• Works with the Supply Chain Analyst, General Accounting, and other stakeholders to ensure inventory is accurately stated on the consortium balance sheet.
• Identifies trends in expired supplies and collaborates with stakeholders to correct root causes of waste.
• Prepares and distributes monthly benchmark reports on all supply activities and provides technical advice to departments regarding PAR inventory needs.
• Tracks and monitors inventory turnover rates with the supply chain analyst to recommend adjustments to minimums, maximums, and process improvements.
• Processes new inventory item requests upon approval by the Value Analysis/Standardization Committee.
• Coordinates technical objectives of inventory management and warehouse operations, ensuring sufficient stock levels across all warehouse locations to meet timely supply demands.
• Directs daily activities of all warehouse and PAR personnel, including developing position descriptions, recruitment, performance appraisals, training, scheduling, leave approval, timesheet approval, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Moves and lifts items up to 500 pounds as required.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position includes supervisory responsibilities for warehouse and PAR personnel.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related discipline; or
• High School diploma (or equivalent) plus six years of experience in purchasing and inventory control systems in a healthcare setting (substitutes for the bachelor’s degree).

Experience Required

• Experience using Lawson or other inventory control/PAR management solutions (preferred).
• Knowledge of accounting, purchasing, or inventory ERP computer systems.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication.
• Customer service.
• Effective interpersonal skills with customers of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long‑ and short‑term disability coverage.
• Additional benefits.

Schedule

Work Shift: OT 8/40