Inventory Control Associate

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an Inventory Control Associate for night shift to maintain precise inventory levels across clinical areas and support services. You will stock, fulfill orders, pick and stage items, manage cycle counts, and address inventory discrepancies with attention to quality and service standards.

Collaborating with multiple teams, you will use FIFO practices and healthcare-compliant processes while utilizing computer systems and mobile

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED; 1+ years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control; 1+ years of experience in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field; 4+ years of experience in Healthcare or inventory control.
• Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance and technical functions.
• Participates in team huddles and provides ideas to improve workflows.
• Interacts professionally within the department and across the health system via electronic, phone, or in-person communication.
• Seeks opportunities to improve service levels and relationships with customers and department leaders.
• Maintains quality and integrity of supplies; keeps the area clean, organized and safe.
• Supports inventory management using FIFO (first in, first out).
• Works with computer systems and applications to perform daily duties.
• Performs regular cycle counts as directed by the area Manager.
• Complies with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of sterile supplies.
• Responsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket orders; ensures returns are processed accurately.
• Performs inventory picks via mobile devices using established standards.
• Participates annually in fiscal year-end inventory and stock-level reviews.
• Manages and deploys carts, totes, boxes and trays as needed.
• Adheres to organizational improvement principles.
• Must be able to perform professional, clinical or technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Skills

Inventory control

Customer service

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Mobile devices

Job description

Position Title Inventory Control Associate Nights - Full Time

Position Summary / Career Interest: 10pm - 6:30am

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for ensuring the clinical areas they support have access to the right inventory at the right time in the right location and in the right quantity while providing great customer service. Inventory control responsibilities include but are not limited to stocking, order fulfillment, picking and staging orders, cycle counting, inventory error investigation, case cart picks, bedside stocking, expiration management, product delivery, emergency cart, totes, and bag support.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and technical functions
• Participates in team huddles and acts as a contributing team member with new ideas and positive, constructive feedback to improve workflows
• Professionally interacts within the department and across the health system to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in person communication
• Actively seeks opportunities to continuously improve service levels and relationships with customer and departmental leaders
• Maintains quality and integrity of supplies
• Keep the area where the work takes place (Gemba) clean, clutter free and organized daily
• Facilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology (first in, first out)
• Work with computer systems and applications to perform daily duties
• Perform regular cycle counts at the direction of the assigned areas Manager
• Comply with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of supplies in sterile environments
• Responsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket orders
• Ensures product returns are performed accurately and efficiently
• Perform inventory picks via mobile device using established departmental standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Participates annually in the fiscal year-end inventory in addition to the preparation process of organization and inventory level review
• Manages, builds, and deploys code carts, totes, boxes, and trays as needed
• Adheres to Organizational Improvement principles according to health system standards
• 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. 1 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control. 1 or more years of experience in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university. 4 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)

Required Language Skills

Fluent English - Knowledge Requirements Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to speak and understand English.

Time Type

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.