Sr Supply Chain Associate New! Distribution & Central Supply | Full-Time | Phoenix ...Read More[...]

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric Pallet Jack Training Certification

Arizona Driver’s License Requirement

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare facility in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Inventory Supply Chain Associate. The role involves managing supply orders, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring timely delivery of supplies. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Necessary skills include effective communication, ERP knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or five years of experience in Inventory or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of three years in distribution, warehousing, or inventory control.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory-related duties including receiving and ordering supplies.
• Maintain inventory management processes and coordinate urgent supply requests.
• Train new associates and act as mentor in supply chain operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Customer service skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Job description

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of inventory-related duties including receiving, ordering, supply-stocking, and distribution functions for all clinical and non-clinical areas of the facility to provide for the continuous availability of supplies for efficient department operations. This role will maintain required inventory management processes and meet supply needs by assuring accurate and prompt ordering and delivery to departments with emphasis on urgent needs. Collaborates with Departmental leaders to foster a Customer service-oriented environment and precept and train new associates. May be required to fill shifts at other facilities when necessary due to need/staffing shortages.

Position Duties

• Places routine and ad hoc supply orders, distributes, and stocks supplies to all supply locations in accordance with clinical priorities and established policies and procedures. Coordinates deliveries of supplies/other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as needed. Monitors expiration dates, min/max levels and kanban according to established standards. Maintains a clean and safe work area. Acts as a mentor/preceptor to new and less experienced Supply Chain Associates. Able to work and complete all assigned tasks with minimal supervision from Team Lead and/or Supervisor/Manager. Acts as back-up Team Lead if necessary.
• Receives incoming shipments into ERP system and confirms units of measure and appropriate dispensing units. Assists in resolving and reporting issues related to incoming item damages, substitutions, back orders, and misdirected orders. Provides timely processing and delivery of all incoming shipments to appropriate departments.
• Maintains current inventory records by using appropriate Supply Chain Technologies (e.g., eStock, Lawson, etc.) to accurately document movement of supplies, to provide up-to-date inventory information. Collaborates with Inventory Control to oversee inventory management of supply areas, including min/max levels, eStock signage updates, and kanban. Effectively uses the ERP and other software to pull reports, find products, and run reports to close out daily transactions.
• Proactively provides recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain Management. Collaborates with other Supply Chain stakeholders and departmental leaders to adjust par levels and address slow-moving items based on supply usage. Collaborates with Inventory Control to manage inventory including restocks and sub management. Assists in preparations for and performs regular cycle counting. Is required to be cross-trained and perform, when needed, in all other Supply Chain related responsibilities.
• Receives urgent supply requests from departments, verifies urgent nature, and if necessary, coordinates immediate delivery of items ensuring accuracy and timeliness of response in accordance with established standards.
• Stocks and replenishes code carts, mother carts, airway bags to provide for ongoing availability of required items in accordance with established policies and procedures. Troubleshoots supply shortage issues and reports known impacts to Supply Chain leaders and Inventory Control.
• Re-stocks clean equipment rooms by established par levels and delivers equipment upon request.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Position Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent or five (5) years of experience in Inventory, Materials Management, or Supply Chain (in lieu of diploma or equivalent).

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of work experience, to include experience in at least one of the following disciplines: distribution, warehousing, shipping, receiving, logistics, material handling, inventory control, or other comparable supply chain service line.

Experience in Supply Chain management and operation improvement in a healthcare setting.

Special Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of health care Supply Chain management.

Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

Demonstrable customer service skills including strong communication and problem-solving abilities to anticipate customer needs and swiftly and effectively resolve issues.

Additional Requirements

Electric Pallet Jack Training Certification.

Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable