Materials Management Inventory Control Coordinator - CSC

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage from 30

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement benefits and pension plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Coordinator for Materials Management Inventory Control to maintain inventory integrity, support audits, and optimize supply chain performance across the organization. You will collaborate with inventory planners, clinical and research stakeholders to ensure supplies, equipment, and specialty items are available when needed.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and healthcare inventory management experience;

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of business experience in a healthcare environment with inventory management.
• Preferred: cycle counts, warehouse experience, hospital/healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual and periodic inventory records for consumables, implants, and equipment.
• Ensure inventory integrity across assigned inventories and perform reconciliations.
• Conduct cycle counts and lead or support annual physical inventories.
• Monitor inventory value, days on hand, turnover, and wastage with reporting.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planners to maintain par levels, reorder points, and FIFO.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, infection control, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Document processes, prepare periodic reports, and support audits and improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Audit & reconciliation

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

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 1pm-9:30pm Monday-Friday day/evening shift.

Work Location: Onsite - CSC Warehouse

Why Us?

• 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 discrepanciesLead 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.

http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183589
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days, Evening/Night
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 61,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No