Associate SCM Logistics

Performix; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix in Rochester, NY is seeking a logistics support specialist to assist with receiving, warehousing and inventory control. You will work with multiple departments and external vendors to resolve invoice and receipt issues.

The role requires strong PC skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities. You will participate in continuous improvement efforts and ensure data integrity across SCM processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2+ years in supply chain or related field.
• Experience in receiving, warehousing, and distribution processes is required.
• Ability to work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate receiving, distribution, inventory control and warehousing.
• Handle transportation activities and records management with attention to safety.
• Resolve invoice/receipt problems and assist with supplier expediting/returns.
• Provide data integrity across reports and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Receiving

Inventory control

Transportation

Records management

Warehousing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Accounting basics

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's Degree (considered equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

This position will receive direction from SCM leadership. The individual works collaboratively in a team environment. The incumbent will also work collaboratively with physicians, allied health professionals, administrators, SCM staff, vendors and other individuals internal and external to Client.

Position Overview:

• This position requires direct involvement with specific departments in support of accurate receiving, distribution, inventory control, transportation, records management, warehousing, and storage of products.
• Responsible for daily activities associated with the movement of materials throughout the Client's with attention to standards for safety, security, and productivity. Has significant interaction with suppliers regarding expediting, returns, and solving invoice/receipt problems.
• Provides support for SCM - Logistics; handles a very high volume of incoming requests via phone, mail, and fax, from all levels of Client's staff; provides a point of contact from other SCM areas in order to resolve inquiries and problems; enlists appropriate SCM personnel for assistance, as needed; and works on special projects as assigned.
• Utilizes appropriate sources of information from multiple areas to research/resolve problem transactions related to Invoices not Received and Received not Invoiced. Researches/resolves specialty transactions that are derived from verbal or written requests, which may include but is not limited to researching aged items on proof of delivery, identification of shipping mode, and managing returns.
• Assists with distribution of medical products and services including controlled substances and hazardous materials. Utilizes a variety of reports to ensure data integrity in transactions including special handling instructions, expediting, critical orders, and routine fulfillment.
• Identifies possible trends causing processing delays; collaborates with affected individuals to implement long-term solutions.
• Sustains and complies with a broad range of policies and governmental regulations.
• Assists with projects as directed by SCM leadership. Other job-related duties as assigned by leadership.

Licensure/Certification Required: A small subset of employees may be asked to drive and a driver's license would be required under those circumstances.

Skills

• Requires strong personal computer skills, communication skills, problem solving, continuous improvement and teaming skills.
• Serves as a resource on department and institutional initiatives; shares knowledge with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Assists with SCM continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere. Must be adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing work environment.
• Able to handle/prioritize tasks simultaneously. Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Works as a team to provide support to all departments; works with other areas of SCM to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage time to meet required deadlines.

Requirements

Education

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma/GED; AND, two (2) years' supply chain or business-related experience required. Associate's Degree plus one (1) year of experience will be considered as an equivalent.

Required Skills:

• Receiving

Additional:

Personal Computer Skills movement Of Materials expediting returns records Management warehousing storage invoice/Receipt Problems data Integrity continuous Improvement accounting Principles verbal And Written Communication Skills Problem Solving teamwork adaptability And Flexibility handling/Prioritizing Tasks Simultaneously Time Management transportation