Senior Inventory Control Coordinator

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Inventory Control Coordinator to manage warehouse inventory levels, train staff, and support ERP systems. Under the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, you will monitor metrics, run reports, and implement improvements.

The role requires 5–7 years of inventory control experience, an associate degree, and proficiency with Excel/MS Office. Certifications in materials management are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training in business accounting or related discipline is required.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible inventory control experience with computerized systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory reporting is essential.
• Professional certifications such as CMRP, CPIM, or CSCP are preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establish monitors and controls all inventory levels and related metrics.
• Train inventory control personnel to meet daily and annual goals.
• Verify stock levels with cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain item and par level data across material systems.
• Use ERP and reports to investigate inventory issues and update systems.
• Develop alternate sources to ensure product availability and support patient care.
• Recommend policy changes to improve inventory accuracy and processes.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or 1-3 years training in Business Accounting or related discipline

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Supply Chain Manager the senior inventory control coordinator establishes monitors and controls warehouse inventory levels. Interfaces with Information Systems and provides PC and ERP systems support for the department. Trains department personnel to achieve inventory targets and department goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes monitors and controls all inventory levels and associated metrics which indirectly affect budgetary constraints.
• Trains all inventory control personnel establishing daily and annual goals and expectation of duties.
• Verifies stock outs performs cycle counts to verify inventory quantities and resolves discrepancies.
• Maintains and performs item and par level changes as needed in all materials management systems and physical storage locations.
• Investigates inquiries concerning departmental supply charges.
• Uses the ERP system and other materials management systems to generate reports that aid in the investigation of inventory problems and input warehouse/purchasing changes. Creates and monitors requests for item master adds changes and deletes (ACD's).
• Recommends policy and process changes that will enhance inventory control accuracy and other associated corporate and departmental goals.
• Establishes and maintains alternate sources of supply to ensure high levels of product availability and patient care by developing contacts and relationships with vendors manufactures other Medstar System entities and non-Medstar area hospitals.
• Maintains current knowledge of technical and business developments and communicates relevant information to the work group.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree or one to three years formal training in Business Accounting or related discipline required

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressively more responsible job related experience including computerized inventory systems required

Licenses and Certifications

• CMRP - Certified Materials & Resource Professional preferred or
• Manufacturing\APCIS-Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred or
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred or
• Equivalent preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• An intermediate level of proficiency in Excel and other MS Office Suite applications.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $59,820.00 - USD $101,836.00 /Yr.