Healthcare Inventory Control Specialist

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMH Sparrow Health System seeks an Inventory Control Coordinator to oversee inventory levels, optimize reorder quantities, and ensure precise data across locations. You will monitor usage, run reports, and engage procurement to resolve shortages, while supporting cost-efficiency goals in a health system setting.

Candidates should have 3+ years in inventory control or purchasing, an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred), and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in inventory control or purchasing in healthcare or related field.
• Associate’s Degree in Business or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across asset locations to balance availability and cost.
• Optimize reorder quantities to maximize efficiency.
• Run reports to place stock requisitions and follow up with procurement.
• Perform daily cycle counts and par location assessments.
• Develop and present periodic supply chain performance metrics to leadership.

Skills

Excel

Access

Verbal communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Mobile technology

Process improvement

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Business

High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years in supply chain

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

UMH Sparrow Health System seeks an Inventory Control Coordinator to oversee inventory levels, optimize reorder quantities, and ensure precise data across locations. You will monitor usage, run reports, and engage procurement to resolve shortages, while supporting cost-efficiency goals in a health system setting.

Candidates should have 3+ years in inventory control or purchasing, an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred), and strong MS Office skills.