Inventory Control Associate

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking an Inventory Control Associate for the Bell Hospital location. The role supports inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and FDA/Joint Commission standards, with evening shifts and full-time status.

Responsibilities include improving workflow, maintaining supply integrity, and using computer systems to manage pick tickets, returns, and FIFO processing. Prior healthcare inventory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• CMRP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures and quality standards.
• Participates in team huddles and contributes ideas to improve workflows.
• Interacts professionally with colleagues to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in-person communication.
• Seeks opportunities to improve service levels and relationships with customers and leadership.
• Maintains quality and integrity of supplies and keeps work area organized daily.
• Follows FIFO inventory management and uses computer systems for daily duties.
• Performs regular cycle counts as directed by management.
• Ensures compliance with AORN and Joint Commission standards for sterile supplies.
• Supports daily fulfillment of pick tickets and accurate product returns.
• Performs inventory picks via mobile devices and participates in annual year-end inventory.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

CMRP Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Title

Inventory Control Associate

Position Summary / Career Interest

2pm - 10:30pm

Location

Bell Hospital

Work Schedule

Evenings - Full Time

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.

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

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. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .

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.