OR Inventory Control Coordinator

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH is seeking an inventory control professional to maintain perpetual inventory accuracy and oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventories.

You will review MMIS reports, develop controls for inventory additions, deletions, and changes, and design processes to minimize stock shortages and obsolescence while safeguarding PHI. This role requires strong MS Office skills and customer service mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years inventory control or purchasing experience is required
• High School Diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Windows is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain the perpetual inventory system and ensure accurate inventory values
• Coordinate cycle counting and annual physical inventory processes
• Review MMIS reports and implement controls for additions, deletions and changes to inventory
• Design and implement processes to prevent stock shortages and excess/obsolete inventory
• Safely and securely handlePHI and complete required training as part of UH policies

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Customer service

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related experience

Job description

What You Will Do

• Maintain the integrity of the perpetual inventory system with a focus on controlling the inventory values.
• Coordinate inventory management practices to include cycle counting, annual physical inventory.
• Review decision support reporting produced by the MMIS and develop consistent control procedures for inventory additions, deletions and changes.
• Design and review processes to eliminate stock shortages and surpluses.
• Develop and implement practices to reduce obsolete or unwanted inventory.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in business or work experience (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 5+ years inventory control or purchasing experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel and Windows. (Required proficiency)
• Familiarity with operation of standard office equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Must possess good customer service skills for both internal and external customers. (Required proficiency)
• Committed to mission of hospital.
• Responsible for self-development.

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionaly
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

10%