Periodic Automatic Replenishment Project Associate

NYC Health + Hospitals; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking an Inventory Management Assistant in Westmoreland County to support the implementation of the barcoded Periodic Automated Replenishment (PAR) systems. The role includes assessing inventory, conducting analysis, and training facility users.

The ideal candidate should hold an associate degree and have two years of relevant experience in supply chain or inventory management. The position offers an opportunity to enhance supply chain operations while ensuring patient-centered quality care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in supply chain management or inventory.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as a requirement.
• Experience in warehouse and receiving dock functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment and analysis of current inventory levels.
• Conduct physical inventory and maintain organization.
• Collaborate on the creation of facility PAR plans.
• Provide training and support for facility users.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

High school diploma or its equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft SC

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Warehouse tools

Job description

Under direct supervision, assists in the system-wide implementation of barcoded Periodic Automated Replenishment (PAR) two-bin inventory systems, which vary in complexity and magnitude, for the purpose of increasing efficiency in Supply Chain Management and, as a result, enhancing NYC Health + Hospitals’ ability to provide patient-centered quality care.

Typical Tasks

• Assists with the assessment of facilities’ current inventory; conducts inventory analysis of materials and products; and evaluates and adjusts required replenishment levels in an appropriate system to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained.
• Conducts physical inventory, including organizing, sorting, and placing materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins, assembling wire racking and shelving, and labeling/re-labeling bins and shelves, as necessary; counts inventory items; and cleans and removes current shelving and supplies. Must be able to lift 35 pounds to assemble shelves/racking and move supplies.
• In collaboration with facility and centralized supply chain personnel, assists with the creation of a facility PAR plan, which includes the number of PARs needed, the establishment of a timeline, and the identification of necessary resources (e.g., handheld devices, shelving, label printers). Effectively communicates with clinical and administrative leadership on a variety of issues.
• Assists in the design and creation of new PAR systems, including building and layout of new shelving, and/or other storage solutions.
• Assists with training and providing customer service support to facility users on the two-bin Par Replenishment process and responds to customer inquiries and/or complaints concerning inventories and products.
• Assists with producing PAR Item Masters, which list key information about inventory items, for the purpose of incorporation into PeopleSoft.
• Participates in departmental and team meetings, internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities and programs, and facility-wide training, as required.
• Acts in compliance with all regulatory requirements to ensure a safe working environment.
• Effectively utilizes Microsoft Office applications and other appropriate computer applications and programs within the scope of professional role and responsibilities.
• Performs low to medium complexity project duties while demonstrating the ability to multi-task; performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; or
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time satisfactory experience in supply chain management, stock control, inventory, materials support, or related area.

Department Preferences

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Experience with supplies maintenance.
• Experience in warehouse functions.
• Experience in receiving dock functions.
• Experience in loading dock functions.
• Experience in EVS functions.

Equipment/Machines Operated

• Pallet jacks.
• Hand trucks.
• Platform trucks.
• Warehouse tools.
• Elevators and lifts.

Computer Programs/Software Operated

• PeopleSoft SC, ELM.
• Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Blue Bin.
• Cardinal Market.
• Zebra Label.