Inventory Control Coordinator (Full Time, Days)

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an experienced Storeroom and Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the Inventory Control and Linen Room.

You will supervise staff, monitor accuracy, and ensure timely distribution of supplies. The role requires 2–3 years in storeroom/purchasing, proficiency with inventory systems, and a high school diploma; an associate degree or supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience in Storeroom, Inventory Control, Purchasing, or Linen.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating inventory activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and inventory control practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of Inventory Control and Linen Room in supervisor/manager absence.
• Supervises Inventory Control and Linen staff and coordinates activities.
• Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of storeroom and linen employees.
• Maintains departmental and Network policies, quality assurance, infection control standards.
• Gathers statistics and maintains records; assists with employee evaluations.
• Compares balances and conducts periodic inventory checks; makes adjustments.

Skills

Storeroom operations

Inventory control

Purchasing

Linen management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Hours

Full Time, Days, 40 hours/week Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Weekend coverage rotation will be approximately once per month, subject to change

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the operation of Inventory Control and Linen Room in the absence of the Supervisor and Manager
• Supervises and works with Inventory Control and Linen employees
• Problem-solves within the department and Network-wide in matters related to the activities of the department
• Participates in the orientation of new employees. Assists with teaching, orienting, and in-servicing storeroom and linen employees
• Maintains established departmental and Network policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards
• Gathers statistics, maintains required records in an orderly manner
• Provides input into employee evaluations
• Compares computer balances and periodic sampling checks of physical inventory and makes adjustments as necessary
• Arranges adequate space requirements for storage of products. Modifies distribution techniques and practices as required to ensure incoming goods are routed to the proper destination
• Orders and delivers supplies. Maintains inventory control in assigned areas to ensure adequate stock turnover rate

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Standing for up to 6 hours, up to 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc. Frequently uses hands for stocking of shelves, etc. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently stoops, bends, or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony. Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 500 pounds.

Education

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's degree preferred, and/or equivalent supervisory experience.

Training and Experience

• Two to three years' experience in Storeroom, Inventory Control, Purchasing, or Linen.
• Computer literate with Inventory Control.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of inventory control and warehousing.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.