Supplies and Inventory Coordinator

Shannex Incorporated; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care service provider in Dartmouth is seeking a candidate for the role related to purchasing and managing supplies. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory levels, processing orders, and ensuring client safety. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in healthcare. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Paid breaks

Access to continuing education

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Office Administration or Supply Chain Management program.
• High attention to detail and works well with a team and independently.
• Previous experience in a Long-Term Care or Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Purchases supplies for various facility departments and maintains inventory levels.
• Receives facility orders and ships, unloads them, and records them.
• Prepares purchase orders and verifies invoices for payment.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 30lbs

Education

Graduation from Office Administration or Supply Chain Management program

Tools

Yadi

Job description

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

Meaningful Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Paid breaks
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Purchases supplies for various facility departments, delivers supplies to departments and maintain inventory levels;
• Receives all facility orders and shipments, unloads them and stores them in the appropriate storage area. Records them in the accounting system.
• Responsible for the management, safe keeping and distribution of supplies.
• Prepares purchase orders and verifies invoices for payment. Maintains facility petty cash, reconciles cash balance and sends report to the accounting department.
• Assists with various facility and corporate initiatives and committees as required, such as service excellence and employee recognition.
• Performs a wide variety of typing assignments, which are sometimes confidential in nature
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of statistical and narrative reports; performs information gathering and analysis as directed.
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

About You

• You are a graduate of an approved Office Administration or Supply Chain Management program.
• You have excellent computer skills and experience in Yadi.
• Previous experience in a Long-Term Care or Healthcare setting.
• High attention to detail and works well with a team and independently.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.
• Physically able to lift 30lbs.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.