Medical Inventory Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare inventory management seeks an Inventory Specialist responsible for ordering, replenishing, and managing RFID-tracked medical supplies. The role is customer-facing, requiring strong communication and analytical skills, with responsibilities spanning daily, monthly, and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in inventory management and a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in inventory management, preferably healthcare.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily ordering and replenishment of RFID-tracked medical supplies.
• Serve as a liaison for customer-facing product information and issue resolution.
• Analyze dashboard data and recommend actions.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Z5 Inventory Specialists are responsible for the daily ordering and replenishment of our customer’s RFID-tracked medical supplies within non-acute settings. This role provides inventory management expertise to support organizations in right-sizing inventory, improving efficiencies, streamlining processes, and managing change at the clinical department level, particularly within satellite offices.

Description

The Inventory Specialist will serve in a customer-facing role as a liaison, providing product information and resolving any issues that arise with customer accounts efficiently and accurately. Clear communication and analytical troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Daily

• Tag and register RFID-tracked products
• Order and replenish products
• Process on-demand requests
• Manage asset location and upkeep
• Maintain customer relationships
• Resolve back-order issues
• Perform physical inventories of RFID-tracked medical products
• Track missing inventory
• Organize, label, and rotate inventory

Monthly

• Analyze dashboard data and recommend actions to the Team Supervisor
• Right-size inventory through consolidation, PAR level review, and SKU rationalization
• Define and assist in project execution
• Identify, locate, pull, and dispose of expiring or recalled products
• Attend virtual and in-person team meetings

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage and submit own timecards
• Maintain point-of-use location data
• Ensure vendor credentialing compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree
• 2-5 years experience in inventory management, preferably healthcare
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Customer service, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Immunizations and Background Checks

Must provide documentation of the following immunizations upon hire:

• TB Test
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal, 2024-2025)

Must pass a drug screen and background check.