Supervisor, Receiving and Distribution

Vizient; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee receiving, shipping and distribution across hospital and off-site locations. You will coordinate vendor credits and product exchanges, set daily schedules, and drive productivity for Materials Management staff.

The role requires experience in inventory management, familiarity with MMIS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Leadership skills are preferred to guide a busy department in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in inventory management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products is required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in use of Materials Management Information Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving and distribution functions and verify data in the materials management system.
• Monitor delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt from vendors, including remote receiving for capital purchases.
• Survey inventory for stock rotation, expirations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Perform periodic inventory of all stock supplies in specified areas and coordinate annual physical inventory.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inventory management

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Materials Management Information Systems

Job description

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Summary:

In this role, you will manage daily receiving and shipping activities at hospital locations, off site locations and receiving areas. You will ensure optimal level of customer service and serve as a liaison between supply chain, clinical departments, and finance. You will manage all stock and non-stock product returns including coordination of vendor credits and product exchanges. You will establish daily work schedules and productivity standards for Materials Management staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the receiving and distribution functions, along with verifying information entered into the materials management and package tracking system is accurate.
• Monitor the schedule of deliveries, ensuring items are received on a timely basis from vendors, including remote receiving for capital purchases.
• Survey inventory for accurate stock rotation, product expirations and joint commission standards.
• Perform periodic inventory of all stock supplies in specified areas.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory with Director of Supply Chain Logistics on a predetermined schedule.
• Manage bar coding system for Inventory Management/ Distribution and generates reports to management as required.
• Ensure compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules, conducts daily visual inspection of all equipment and vehicles, maintains database of department volume and productivity statistics.
• Respond to customers via the phone, e-mail, or pager requesting stock items.
• Coordinate the orientation and training of new staff in safety education and training on materials management software.
• Develop and recommend the budgets for the areas managed.
• Ensure that department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in inventory management required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products is required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in use of Materials Management Information Systems is preferred.

Career Framework:

Management - Manager (M1)

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $59,600.00 to $101,200.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers