Inventory Maintenance Coordinator

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university medical center as an Inventory Maintenance Coordinator in the Central Distribution Department. This role supports supply chain management by ensuring clinical teams have the supplies they need, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 3 years relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Preferably have hospital or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply data to find improvement opportunities.
• Adjust inventory levels to keep clinical areas stocked.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance supply chain processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Efficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

Looking to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in healthcare? Join our team as an Inventory Maintenance Coordinator in the Central Distribution Department and help drive real change where it matters most at the point of care.

The Inventory Maintenance Coordinator is a support position assigned to the Central Distribution Department within Supply Chain Management. In this role, you'll work closely with clinical teams to streamline supply processes, reduce inefficiencies, and support our ultimate mission: better patient outcomes. You'll be the critical link that empowers clinicians to focus on patients, not logistics and supplies.

Will serve as the Supply Chain Operations Team's primary contact between the patient care staff assigned to one of the following areas: Nappi, 550 Harrison, UHCC, Distribution, MMW Nurse Managers, Purchasing, Children's Pavilion, and in both inpatient and outpatient areas.

• What you'll be doing:
• Analyzing supply data to find patterns, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Adjusting inventory (par levels) to keep clinical areas stocked and ready
• Owning support requests from start to finish, with clear communication
• Collaborating with teams across Upstate to improve systems and results
• Supporting supply chain innovation with a patient-first mindset

Are you:

• Exceptionally organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities with efficiency
• Curious, engaged, and eager to grow your operational knowledge
• A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment

* This is more than logistics it is about removing barriers for healthcare providers and making sure our patients get the best care, faster.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree and 3 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus strong organizational, written/oral communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hospital or Healthcare experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft applications to include excel. Ability to draw needed information from data systems already in place.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday: 7:00 am -3:30 pm, weekends and holidays as needed

Message to Applicants:

May also need to fill in at other Upstate locations based on Department needs.

RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources

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