Inventory Control Manager (Full Time, Days)

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Manager of Inventory Control and Distribution to lead inventory operations across hospital campuses.

You will supervise staff, optimize supply chains, and coordinate with procurement, clinical managers, and facilities to ensure efficient stocking and budgeting. The role requires 2–3 years in storeroom or inventory control, strong Microsoft Office skills, and knowledge of regulatory guidelines; high school diploma required with

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in storeroom, inventory control, purchasing, or linen.
• Computer literate with Inventory Control; Microsoft Office experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of inventory control and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Selects and manages Inventory Control staff at all campuses.
• Maintains compliance with goals, objectives, policies and procedures for Supply Chain Logistics.
• Assists with preparation of the capital and staffing budget for the department.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employees, patients, environmental safety and infection control and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Manages department budget and accountability through the efficient use of resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity and proper release of information.
• Plans, organizes and directs the annual physical inventory count and valuation for supplies.
• Coordinates removal of defective and recalled product throughout the Network.
• Coordinates inventory control, product changes and standardization between Purchasing, Distribution Center, Clinical and Non-Clinical Departments.
• Directs all phases of planning and setup involved with supply and linen systems for new construction and renovation projects.

Skills

Inventory control

Staff management

Budget management

Policy compliance

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory control software

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
• Monday- Friday
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, some flexibility
• Occasional weekends (infrequent) when business needs require it

The Manager, Inventory Control and Distribution manages the daily operation of the Inventory Control personnel at assigned Hospital Campuses. Manages supply distribution and management activities throughout the hospital and network locations. Establishes and maintains a formulary of par stocked supplies by department. Coordinates removal of recalled and defective products from the hospital. Works closely with Clinical Managers, Procurement, Contracting and Value Analysis to provide the best products for our patients via participation with product evaluations and trials. Manages the information systems operations for inventory control /par level processes. Coordinates the Annual Physical Inventory, valuation and analysis. In coordination with Supply Chain Project Team, establish supply areas and systems for all new construction and renovation projects network wide.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects and manages Inventory Control staff at all campuses. Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Maintains compliance with goals, objectives, policies and procedures for Supply Chain Logistics.
• Assists with preparation of the capital and staffing budget for the department.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employees, patients, environmental safety and infection control and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Manages department budget is financially responsible and accountable through the effect and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handles within the Network/Entity as well as proper release of information
• Plan, organizes and directs the annual physical inventory count and valuation for supplies throughout the St. Luke's Hospital Health Network.
• Coordinates removal of defective and recalled product throughout the Network.
• Coordinates inventory control, product changes and product standardization between Purchasing, Distribution Center, Clinical and Non-Clinical Departments.
• Directs all phases of planning, setting up involved with supply and linen systems for new construction and renovation projects.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for up to 4 hours, up to 1 hour at a time. Walking for up to 4 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Sitting for up to 6 hours per day, 2 hours 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. Occasionally pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 500 pounds.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required, (Associate 's degree preferred,) and/or equivalent supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of inventory control and warehousing.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Two to three years of experience in Storeroom, Inventory Control, Purchasing, or Linen. Computer literate with Inventory Control. Microsoft Office suite experience. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

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