Inventory Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Inventory Control Support role to maintain supplies for surgical and general materials. The position ensures safe patient care by coordinating replenishment and accurate stocking.

You will work mostly evenings, Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at our Atlanta campuses, collaborating with nurses, procurement, and vendors to minimize outages and support operations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in inventory control, materials management, or purchasing.
• One year of experience in inventory control computer system and data entry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and/or Excel.

Responsibilities

• Follows established processes to maintain adequate levels of supplies while minimizing outages and overstocks using available tools to complete activities.
• Runs daily order replenishment report.
• Receives in-transit items and issues items in and out to match stock on hand.
• Researches products and provides substitution suggestions.
• Transfers inventory urgently between locations as needed.
• Performs location uploads quality checks.
• Assists with product recalls.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all materials purchased.
• Assists with continual preparation for annual inventory.
• Completes monthly check of expiration dates.
• Maintains accurate shelf labeling.
• Reduces variances and prepares assigned service line for daily, monthly, and annual cycle counts.
• Assists with flexible scope and instrument repair program.
• Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors.
• Answers telephones in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Complies with all applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations, and follows hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Attends 80% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Work Shift

Evening

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

12:00 PM

Shift End Time

8:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides critical support in the control, coordination, and replenishment of surgical supplies and inventories. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• One year of experience in inventory control, materials management, or purchasing
• One year of experience in inventory control computer system and data entry
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and/or Excel

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to function effectively under stressful conditions

Job Responsibilities

• Follows established processes to maintain adequate levels of supplies while minimizing outages and overstocks using available tools to complete activities.
• Runs daily order replenishment report.
• Receives in-transit items and issues items in and out to match stock on hand.
• Researches products and provides substitution suggestions.
• Transfers inventory urgently between locations as needed.
• Performs location uploads quality checks.
• Assists with product recalls.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all materials purchased.
• Assists with continual preparation for annual inventory.
• Completes monthly check of expiration dates.
• Maintains accurate shelf labeling.
• Reduces variances and prepares assigned service line for daily, monthly, and annual cycle counts.
• Assists with flexible scope and instrument repair program.
• Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses with patients, physicians, families, visitors, coworkers, and vendors.
• Answers telephones in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Complies with all applicable regulations, standards, and recommendations, and follows hospital and departmental safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Attends 80% of staff meetings/communication and job-related educational opportunities.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Supply Chain