Inventory Coordinator

Park Nicollet Clinic; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet Clinic seeks an Inventory Specialist to manage inventory and distribution across supply chain locations, ensuring efficient department operations and productive workflow.

Two years in medical supply chain or related experience is required; proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Lawson ERP, plus strong communication and organizational skills, are essential for maintaining PAR levels and coordinating with Nursing, Purchasing, and Value Analysis teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in medical supply chain and/or two years' experience/knowledge of products and/or processes related to supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Inventory setup for clinic departments, including taking physical inventory and identifying obsolete items.
• Set PAR levels and create labels and Kanban cards; establish cart and storage areas.
• Deliver supplies to hospital departments and ensure proper stocking across Park Nicollet clinics.
• Coordinate with nursing units, Purchasing, and Value Analysis to manage stock and substitutions.
• Prepare progress reports on hospital financial savings and inventory performance.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Lawson ERP

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Pallet Jacks

Pneumatic tube system

Hand held data devices

Telephones

Computers

Printers

Copy machines

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Responsible for managing the inventory and distribution processes for supply chain operational supported locations. Manages workflow to ensure that the department is productive and operates efficiently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Minimum two years' experience in medical supply chain and/or two years' experience/knowledge of products and/or processes related to supply chain.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured to drive via Park Nicollet standards and policies.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Fluent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of information systems and computers; Microsoft Excel, word, outlook and Lawson or other ERP
  • Excellent communication and demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to assess and resolve problem situations in a timely manner to address department needs
  • Highly self-motivated and self-directed with keen attention to detailCarts
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Pneumatic tube system
  • Hand held data devices
  • Telephones
  • Computers
  • Printers
  • Copy machines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Associates Degree
  • Two years of previous experience in a healthcare inventory coordinator role

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. (15%) - Inventory Specialist work on set-up of clinic departments including:
   • Working closely with department
   • Take physical inventory
   • Work with department to identify obsolete items.
   • Work with department to set-up carts and permanent storage areas.
   • Size bins to par levels.
   • Create labels and Kanbon cards
   • Set-up bar code in Lawson
   • Same steps as above for forms and Linen.
2. (15%) - Order supplies, stock and non-stock, needed to maintain inventory Set at specific PAR levels in various Hospital departments.
3. (15%) - Order supplies, stock and non-stock, needed to maintain inventory. Set at specific PAR levels in various Park Nicollet departments.
4. (15%) - Deliver supplies to various Hospital departments.
5. Put supplies away once delivered to the Park Nicollet clinics.
6. Serve as a liaison between nursing units and other Materials Service department's orders and product substitution with Purchasing and the department.
7. Follow up on back orders and product substitution with Purchasing and the department.
8. Make recommendations to departments to manage stock obsolescence.
9. Work with Value Analysis teams to ensure appropriate supplies are inventoried in best materials practice.
10. Assist with the implementation of new products reviewed and approved by the Value Analysis Process Manager.
11. Organize and maintain skeletal order forms for all stocking locations.
12. Coordinate with personnel, who are responsible for supplies n the department, on all concerns for getting an accurate inventory to PATR levels.
13. Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure appropriate amount of supplies are stocked for three day holiday weekends.
14. Reassure nursing staff that the PAR level system does work and supplies will be available to them but not in abundance.
15. Prepare progress reports of hospital financial savings.

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.