Materials Management Inventory Control Coordinator - CSC

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance program

Pension plan & retirement benefits

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Coordinator for Materials Management Inventory Control to uphold inventory integrity across the enterprise, ensuring supplies and equipment are available for patient care, research, and operations. The role emphasizes compliance, audits, and collaboration with clinical and operational partners in a healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with healthcare inventory experience; preferred are cycle counts and hospital familiarity.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in a healthcare environment with inventory management responsibilities preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Maintain perpetual and periodic inventory records for consumables, kits, implants, and equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory integrity across assigned inventories.
Adjust inventory records as required following reconciliations and inventory reviews.
Conduct cycle counts to validate inventory accuracy and reconcile variances.
Lead or support annual physical inventory activities and document adjustments.
Monitor inventory value, days on hand, turnover, expirations, and waste; generate reports.

Skills

Inventory control

Healthcare experience

Cycle counts

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a globally recognized institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control plays a critical role in supporting the availability, accuracy, and stewardship of inventory resources that support patient care, research activities, and operational excellence across the organization.

Within Materials Management Services Operations, the Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity, supporting regulatory compliance, and optimizing supply chain performance. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control collaborates with inventory planners, materials management teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure supplies, equipment, and specialty inventory are available when needed. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control also supports inventory audits, process improvements, and inventory control best practices throughout UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in a healthcare environment that includes inventory management responsibilities. Preferred qualifications include cycle count experience, warehouse experience, and hospital or healthcare experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, inventory control knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and clinical stakeholders.

Salary (40-hour work week): Minimum $19.71/hour - Midpoint $24.52/hour - Maximum $29.33/hour

The typical work schedule is 6am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday days.

Work Location: Onsite - CSC Warehouse

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports the institution's mission by ensuring critical medical, research, and operational supplies are accurately managed and readily available. The position offers opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives, collaborate across departments, develop inventory management expertise, and grow within a mission-driven healthcare environment while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Inventory Control & Record Management

Maintain perpetual and periodic inventory records for consumables, surgical kits, implants, specialty oncology/research supplies, laboratory reagents, and equipment
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory integrity across assigned inventories
Adjust inventory records as required following reconciliations and inventory reviews

Inventory Auditing & Reconciliation

Conduct cycle counts to validate inventory accuracy
Reconcile inventory variances and investigate discrepancies
Lead or support annual physical inventory activities
Document and process necessary inventory adjustments based on count results

Inventory Performance Monitoring

Monitor inventory value and days on hand metrics
Track inventory turnover, stock-outs, expirations, obsolete inventory, and record accuracy
Analyze inventory performance indicators and provide inventory-related reporting

Inventory Optimization & Compliance

Collaborate with Inventory Planners to maintain accurate par levels, reorder points, and safety stock levels
Ensure first-in/first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation practices
Monitor expiration dates and support reduction of inventory waste
Ensure proper storage conditions including cold chain, humidity control, and sterile area requirements
Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

Process Improvement, Training & Audit Support

Maintain documentation of inventory control processes, adjustment logs, cycle count deviations, and disposal or obsolescence activities
Prepare and provide periodic inventory reports to leadership
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and expirations, optimizing stock levels, standardizing kits and supplies, and streamlining receiving and storeroom processes
Serve as a liaison during internal and regulatory audits and assist with accreditation readiness activities
Provide training and guidance to materials management representatives and clinical or research stakeholders regarding inventory control best practices and compliance requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

Required: 2 years Business experience in healthcare environment to include one year of inventory management.
Preferred: Cycle count experience, warehouse experience, and hospital/healthcare experience.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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