Supply Chain Coordinator

Copper River Native Association; Copper Center (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper River Native Association in Alaska seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee all supply chain activities under the CFO. You will coordinate inventory control, receiving, and order distribution, and conduct item research before purchase to ensure items meet CRNA needs.

The role requires coordinating with department directors, maintaining inventory software, and promoting warehouse safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance while guiding staff to optimize processes in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Clear understanding of inventory management.
• Pertinent warehouse safety and training certifications or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply chain activities with focus on logistical support of departmental activity.
• Oversee all operational aspects of supply chain activities to help CRNA achieve exceptional customer service.
• Coach employees with emphasis on learning supply chain procedures, warehouse safety, and teamwork.
• Conduct financial feasibility forecasts to ensure expenditures align with goals.
• Ensure supply chain services meet budget expectations.
• Coordinate with Department Directors on equipment purchases, lease arrangements, and expansion of services.
• Review systems and policies to promote innovation, integration, and efficiency.
• Operate and train others on the Inventory Software Program.
• Maintain policies for the operation of the supply chain program and provide updates to CFO.
• Perform other duties as assigned with minimal guidance.

Skills

Relationship building

Healthcare logistics

Alaska Native cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Record keeping

HIPAA compliance

Policy adherence

Multitasking

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees all Supply Chain activities. This position is responsible for coordinating or performing daily, weekly, and monthly inventory control, receiving, distribution of orders and for product research before purchase of new items, to ensure that the requested item will meet the needs of CRNA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply chain activities, with focus on logistical support of departmental activity.
• Responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of Supply chain activities to help CRNA achieve exceptional customer service.
• Coach employees, with an emphasis on learning supply chain procedures, warehouse safety, and creating a positive teamwork environment.
• Conduct financial feasibility forecasts to ensure that current and projected expenditures are in line with overall goals/objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring that all supply chain services meet budget expectations.
• Coordinate with Department Directors on equipment purchases, lease arrangements, and expansion of services.
• Continually review systems, processes, procedures, and policies to promote innovation, integration, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Maintain ability to operate the Inventory Software Program and train others in all aspects of the system.
• Maintain policies and procedures for the general operation of the supply chain program to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct, and provide necessary updates to CFO.
• Perform other duties as assigned with minimal guidance.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships throughout CRNA and with outside contacts
• Knowledge of healthcare supply operations and administration
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Proficient in computer application systems
• Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA and other regulations
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience working in related field.
• Clear understanding of inventory management.
• Pertinent warehouse safety and training certifications or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience in logistical operations

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work may require routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying/lifting of items weighing 50 lbs. or more. The majority of work is performed in an warehouse setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. CRNA is a smoke free and tobacco free campus. May require local travel between compact services of CRNA which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Works in an environment where protection of client confidentiality is essential. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided when and where needed.