Healthcare Inventory & Supply Chain Analyst

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; Evansdale (WV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Materials Management Inventory Analyst to develop and manage central inventory systems supporting patient care. You will collaborate with Procurement, maintain perpetual counts, and optimize reorder levels while ensuring timely availability of supplies.

The role involves complex inventory analytics, reporting, and training across the hospital. Requires strong experience in healthcare supply chains and proficiency with Lawson/Crystal systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field with relevant experience, or alternative education with years of experience.
• CMRP credential is preferred; additional business degree is advantageous.
• Four years healthcare supply chain experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops efficient acquisition systems with Procurement for MH items.
• Maintains perpetual inventory counts and locator systems.
• Manages reorder levels and par/min-max parameters for service levels.
• Creates cost reduction programs and measures progress.
• Generates reports (ABC analysis, usage history) to optimize inventory.
• Performs year-end physical inventories and other counts.
• Sets performance standards for materials systems.
• Provides hospital-wide inventory management expertise.
• Counts and distributes supplies and linens accurately.
• Determines daily orders via Lawson, counts, and observation.
• Has budgetary signature authority for daily orders.
• Participates in buying decisions for urgent or back-ordered items.
• Coordinates special deliveries or inter-hospital transfers of scarce items.
• Acts as backup for Materials Handling Analysts and training.
• Assists director in budget and cost-center monitoring.
• Maintains Lawson/Crystal proficiency and related interfaces.
• Coordinates with Finance on reconciliations and billing.
• Generates Lawson/Crystal reports as requested.
• Trains staff on inventory management and Lawson functions.
• Works on Value Analysis and hospital committees.

Skills

Project management

People management

Training

Interpersonal skills

Inventory control

Contracting

Purchasing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

High School Diploma

CMRP

Bachelor’s in Business

Tools

Lawson

Crystal

Excel

Word processing

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Materials Management Inventory Analyst to develop and manage central inventory systems supporting patient care. You will collaborate with Procurement, maintain perpetual counts, and optimize reorder levels while ensuring timely availability of supplies.

The role involves complex inventory analytics, reporting, and training across the hospital. Requires strong experience in healthcare supply chains and proficiency with Lawson/Crystal systems.