Material Management Technician

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a logistics/Inventory Coordinator to manage daily rentals, deliveries and supplies in Brandon. You will maintain records, process requisitions, and support the Materials Management team under the Manager of Logistics & Distribution.

The role requires a minimum 1 year inventory experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory software is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year full-time equivalent inventory management experience within last 3 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Internet tools.
• Knowledge of computerized inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily rentals including sales, installation, maintenance, receipts, collections, deposits, billings and refunds.
• Maintain excellent relations with staff, patients and families.
• Inform Manager of Logistics & Distribution on matters pertaining to services.

Skills

Inventory experience

MS Office

Inventory software

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Qualifications

• One (1) year equivalent full time experience with inventory management functions within the last three (3) years
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence
• Knowledge of computerized Inventory management software
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Under the direction of the Manager, Logistics & Distribution in Materials Management in Prairie Mountain Health.

Responsibilities

Overview:

• The coordination of daily rentals including sales, installation, maintenance, preparation of receipts, collections, deposits, billings and refunds
• Maintain excellent relations with all staff, patients and their families
• Keep the Manager of Logistics & Distribution informed on matters pertaining to the foregoing services
• Answer phone inquiries and requests for supplies or services.
• Deliver / pickup supplies and equipment within the Brandon and surrounding area.
• Setup / takedown equipment where required.
• Count and replenish Material Management supplies maintained in the Brandon and area Departments.
• Pickup of soiled items for reprocessing. Sterile supplies are handled and stored in a manner that protects integrity of the sterility.
• Provide mail, medication, and lab specimen pickup / drop off service for the Brandon area.
• Pickup and delivery of items for the Brandon area departments.
• Carry out Print Room functions.
• Maintain records on various Material Management functions.
• Generates and confirms supply requisitions using the Material Management computer system.
• Makes every effort to be helpful and cooperative to all staff requesting assistance in obtaining supplies and services from Material Management. This includes follow-up with Departments on requests which cannot be readily identified or accommodated.
• Provide shuttle service to various clients, departments/services
• Provide purchasing services for departments/services on behalf of the Brandon and use corporate credit cards in a fair, ethical and responsible manner. All transactions will be audited.
• Assists with the training of new staff members as required.
• Delivery / pickup of patient /client meals.
• Good distribution techniques, such as proper location, rotation (first in - first out), identification, documentation and organization, are utilized.
• Other duties as assigned.