Material Handler

Providence-Swedish-; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,326,000 - 122,210,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain par levels and manage materials for surgical and interventional areas, coordinating with MSC supervisors and clinicians to adjust bin locations and par levels.

The role emphasizes cost containment, standardization, data management and collaboration on value analyses, supporting supply chain improvements at Providence Swedish First Hill in Seattle.

Qualifications

• 4 years of inventory control, materials management in a computerized environment.
• Experience in computers and materials management software and handheld devices.
• Experience in materials management concepts and operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory controls for surgical and interventional supplies and materials.
• Collaborate with MSC Supervisor, Specialty Charge RNs, and clinicians to adjust par levels and bin locations.
• Analyze supply trends and support cost containment and standardization initiatives.

Skills

Inventory control

Materials management

Computer systems

Education

Associate's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration

Tools

Inventory software

Handheld devices

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for maintaining inventory controls for surgical and interventional supplies and materials. Works with Supply Chain (MSC) Supervisor, Specialty Charge RNs, and clinicians to manage, adjust, and implement supply par and bin location changes for new and existing supplies. Coordinates materials activities to meet the ongoing needs of clinicians in a procedural/interventional area. Analyzes supply trends and workflows to facilitate product changes to meet changes in demand. Facilitates cost containment efforts, product standardization, inventory control practices, space utilization, and data management. Works with Supply Chain (MSC) Supervisor to implement and evaluate new products approved through the Value Analysis process.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of inventory control, materials management in a computerized environment

• Experience in computers and computer related functions including experience in materials management inventory software programs and handheld devices

• Experience in materials management concepts and operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree In business administration

• Bachelor's Degree Preferably in business administration. Or In lieu of a college degree, an equivalent of 2 years of college courses including classes on inventory management, logistics, and supervisory development may be substituted

• Successful completion of an education training course for Supply Chain Management or another course of similar subject content

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Requsition ID: 454459
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Materials Management
Job Function: Supply Chain
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 3901 SFH MSC
Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway
Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $30.62 - $42.65
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.