Supply Chain Associate III

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Ashland, Virginia is hiring a Supply Chain Associate III for their Supply Chain department. This position is fully onsite and involves responsibilities such as inventory management, customer support, and communication with leadership regarding supply-related topics.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of supply chain operations experience and preferably some healthcare background. Strong time management and communication skills are essential for effectively managing tasks and supporting the department's needs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of supply chain operations experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory balances across designated areas.
• Support the department independently and collaboratively.
• Communicate supply-related topics with leadership and staff.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Supply Chain Associate III for their Supply Chain department!

This position is fully onsite.

Overview

The Supply Chain Logistics Associate III is responsible for the supply management function in the designated assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining close communication with the Clinical & Supply Chain Leadership, Colleagues, and other staff regarding supply related topics. These topics may be involved, but are not limited to Back Orders, Limited Supplies, Product Changes, Recalls and Conversions. Ability to support the department independently and in collaboration with other support staff.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory balances across the designated areas.
• Ability to understand the logistical requirements to meet demand during an ever-changing global supply chain and possess the flexibility to pivot a plan at a moment's notice.
• Responsible for the ordering, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies in the assigned areas. Implements established plan which ensures supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly.
• Track shipments and coordinate internal stock transfers as well as resolving delays.
• Assist as necessary with product conversions and or substitutions.
• Managing non-conforming supplies including returns in assigned designated areas.
• Ability to stay focused and possess the time management skills to prioritize tasks ensuring job requirements are met.
• Solid critical thinking skill and good stewardship of supply management in their respective areas.

Reporting / Communication / Customer Support

• Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service.
• Follow up timely with internal and external customers using email, phone, or other means acceptable for use by Sentara.
• Ability to timely escalated critical product shortage and stock out matters to management.
• Capable of escalating with vendor representatives our product demand needs including deficiencies related to their failure to supply and meet our inventory levels.
• Employee knowledgeable in navigating various platforms, ERPs, and other 3rd party systems.
• Individual must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• 3 years supply chain operations (Required)
• Healthcare experience (Preferred)