Inventory Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inventory Coordinator at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus helps keep supplies available for patient care by coordinating with Supply Chain Management, resolving shipping issues, and ensuring accurate inventory records. The role supports the hospital's mission by maintaining efficient storeroom operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Work hours are Mon-Fri, 6:00am–2:30pm. The position emphasizes problem solving, system maintenance, and proactive inventory control to prevent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Two years of inventory control experience or an Associate’s degree in SCM or related field.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain functions preferred.
• Computer systems experience including barcode scanners, handheld devices and printers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory integrity.
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues directly with vendor or carriers.
• Monitor reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide technical setup and maintenance of automated ordering systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve any automated ordering system issues.
• Proactively monitor the system to prevent ordering issues.
• Verify accuracy of receipts and orders filled.
• Participate in consignment audits.
• Adjust par levels based upon usage within the ERP system.
• Develop and implement new systems or manage changes of existing systems when necessary.
• Respond to recalls as directed by the FDA or other agencies.
• Assure facility meets regulatory requirements in handling biohazardous waste.
• Coordinate backorder process to supply inventory.
• Notify users of back orders and identify alternate products.
• Prepare broken or returned equipment for shipment and maintain documentation of returns.
• Manage consignment inventory items.
• Rotate stock within defined areas and perform expiration management to meet KPIs.
• Receive storeroom stock items from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items.
• Possibly handle returns by completing technical documentation and communication.
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and health care facilities.
• Monitor flow of traffic into dock areas and prioritize deliveries.
• Verify accuracy of shipments and document variances.
• Prepare goods for distribution and sort/label loads for timely delivery.
• Complete six months of on-the-job training.

Skills

Manual dexterity to operate office

Own transportation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Bar code readers

Handheld computers

Printers

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Inventory Coordinator, you serve as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain Management to ensure inventory levels reflect departmental needs. You will resolve shipping and receiving issues quickly, provide technical support, monitor compliance, deliver supplies and direct storeroom maintenance. In this role, your work is vital to the overall organization and functioning of the hospital system, allowing you to indirectly improve the lives of patients, caregivers and the community every day.

A caregiver in this position works Mon-Fri, 6:00am—2:30pm. No weekends or holidays.

• Maintain inventory integrity.


• Resolve shipping and receiving issues directly with the vendor or carriers.


• Monitor reports and resolve discrepancies.


• Provide technical set up and maintenance of automated ordering systems.


• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve any automated ordering system issues.


• Proactively monitor the system to prevent ordering issues.


• Verify accuracy of receipts and orders filled.


• Participate in consignment audits.


• Adjust par levels based upon usage within the ERP system.


• Provide technical set up and maintenance of automated ordering system.


• Develop and implement new systems or manage changes of existing systems when necessary.


• Respond to recalls as directed by the FDA or other agencies.


• Assure that the facility meets regulatory requirements in the handling of biohazardous waste.


• Coordinate backorder process to supply inventory.


• Notify users of back orders and work to identify alternate products.


• Prepare broken or returned equipment for shipment and maintain documentation of returns.


• Manage consignment inventory items.


• Rotate stock within defined areas and perform routine expiration management to meet KPIs.


• Receive storeroom stock items from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify accuracy of shipment and input information in the warehouse management system.


• Possibly, handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication.


• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and health care facilities.


• Monitor the flow of traffic into dock areas, prioritizing deliveries ensuring the safe receipt of goods and supplies.


• Verify accuracy of shipments, check for damage to goods and document variances of orders.


• Prepare goods and supplies for distribution, prioritize deliveries and sort/label loads ensuring the safe, correct and timely delivery of orders.


• Complete six months of on-the-job training.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED


• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) with all of Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements


• Two years of experience in inventory control functions with responsibility for par levels, purchasing functions, inventory analysis and usage trends OR Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in healthcare supply chain functions


• Computer systems experience, including bar code readers, handheld computers and printers

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.


• May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the health system to attend meetings.


• Must have normal or corrected vision and be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.


• Must have own transportation to travel to multiple sites.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $17.25

Maximum hourly: $26.31

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).