Distribution & Logistics Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Specialist, Distribution and Logistics to manage receiving, storage, and shipment of products from 7am to 3:30pm, contributing to efficient inventory flow and order accuracy.

You will follow SOPs, perform picking/packing, and support cycle counts and recalls while ensuring quality and safety. Strong communication and lean experience are valued.

Formación

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, or distribution.
• LEAN experience preferred (3+ years).
• Healthcare environment experience preferred (3+ years).
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (Kansas Class C or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Follow SOPs to process orders, including creating, picking, packing, receiving, put-away, and recall processing.
• Ensure efficient flow of products from receipt to delivery to internal and external customers.
• Provide coaching and feedback to teammates in training.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with safety and LEAN requirements.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by management.
• Work self-motivated in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision.

Conocimientos

Order processing

Warehouse operations

Customer service

Team coaching/mentoring

Lean principles

Safety compliance

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm Specialist, Distribution and Logistics are responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage and shipment of product at the local level. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, delivery, etc. You will also be responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product request through put away.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to process orders including (not limited to) accurately creating orders, picking orders, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put‑away, replenishment, recall processing, expiration checks, PAR Optimization, cycle counts, sub and backorder management and preparing the orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of receipt to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are training with.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all safety, regulatory, and LEAN requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work in a team‑oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Unload and sort material to be stocked into location or replenished from one location to another.
• Aptitude to work in a fast‑paced environment while meeting established goals and performance standards both on a department and individual level.
• Effectively use of Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability coupled with good multi‑tasking skills is a must.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years of related experience in a fast‑paced environment; customer service, or distribution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 or more years of LEAN experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent. MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• The ability to work across departmental lines to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible.
• Exceptional initiative is crucial, strong interpersonal capabilities and the ability to meet productivity and quality requirements.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.