Inventory Specialist

CHAS Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual milestone bonus

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Over 6 weeks PTO

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Childcare assistance

CME and license reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a procurement/inventory specialist to support clinical staff by managing inventory, leveraging procure-to-pay systems, and ensuring timely replenishment across clinics.

You will maintain stock levels, serve as primary buyer for warehouse replenishment, and collaborate with clinic teams to uphold cost-effective supply management and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Three-years’ minimum relevant education and/or experience in procurement (buyer) and inventory management, logistics, and/or warehousing activities required.
• Pharmacy logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with using inventory software for placing ad hoc orders.
• Maintain stock levels at Warehouse through inventory counts, replenishment orders, and restocking.
• Fulfills clinic supply orders from warehouse inventory.
• Uses best practices to manage floor stock inventory for all clinics, including replenishment and ordering.
• Serves as the primary buyer for warehouse inventory replenishment.
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with clinic staff while managing clinic supply closets, including replenishment and ordering.
• Maintains, improves, and standardizes inventory processes and documentation.
• Acts as primary contact for inventory processes including maintaining the electronic inventory management system and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Performs routine and ad-hoc inventory counts and reconciles to inventory system.
• Leads, monitors, and coordinates special projects, workflows, and other duties as directed by Finance leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Skills

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Team collaboration

Integrity

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Procurement experience

Tools

Inventory management software

Procurement software

Job description

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.

Everyone Welcome

From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Compensation Range

$21.92 - $31.25

Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

Check out our work perks here!

CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria

Job Description

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by supporting responsible and effective procurement practices including the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists clinical staff on using inventory software for placing ad hoc orders.
• Maintains stock levels at Warehouse through inventory counts, replenishment orders, and restocking.
• Fulfills clinic supply orders from warehouse inventory.
• Uses best practices to manage floor stock inventory for all clinics, including replenishment and ordering.
• Serves as the primary buyer for warehouse inventory replenishment.
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with clinic staff while managing clinic supply closets, including replenishment and ordering.
• Maintains, improves, and standardizes inventory processes and documentation.
• Acts as primary contact for inventory processes including maintaining the electronic inventory management system and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Performs routine and ad-hoc inventory counts and reconciles to inventory system.
• Leads, monitors, and coordinates special projects, workflows, and other duties as directed by Finance leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Three-years’ minimum relevant education and/or experience in procurement (buyer) and inventory management, logistics, and/or warehousing activities required.
• Pharmacy logistics experience preferred.

Skills

• Experience using procure-to-pay/inventory management software systems preferred.
• Previous training and/or experience utilizing procurement software preferred.
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office Excel proficiency required.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment required.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when working with internal and external procurement partners required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.
• Valid drivers’ license and insurance required.

Physical Demands

Required to stand, sit and be mobile up to one-third of the time. Required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time; while reaching with hands and arms occurs one-third of the day. Required to read from text and computer/handheld screen over half of the time. Climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs less than one-third of the time. Communicating occurs constantly throughout the day. Lifting occurs about half the time up to 10 lbs. and less than one-third of the day from 25-40 lbs. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 41 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values

• Social Responsibility
• Patient-Centered
• Entrepreneurship
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Fun

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.