Inventory Control Associate

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure clinical areas have timely access to the right inventory. This role supports stocking, order fulfillment, cycle counts, and efficient cart and tote management in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include adherence to policies, ongoing improvement of service levels, and accurate use of computer systems for daily duties. Prior experience in healthcare inventory is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in Healthcare industry or inventory control.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures and supports quality assurance.
• Participates in team huddles and contributes ideas to improve workflows.
• Interacts professionally across the health system via electronic, phone, or in person communication.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and asset integrity, using FIFO methods.
• Performs daily inventory tasks, cycle counts, and order fulfillment as needed.
• Ensures proper handling and storage of supplies in sterile environments.

Skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP)

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm 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.

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.