Supply Chain Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to oversee ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies for surgical and procedural areas, working with clinical teams to manage disruptions. The role emphasizes ERP utilization, inventory optimization, and collaboration with service lines, suppliers, and the Purchasing department to ensure timely availability.

Experience in healthcare supply chain is preferred and the position is on-site within the VCU

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to maintain constructive working relationships with administrators, surgeons, staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, store and distribute supplies for surgical/OR/medical areas.
• Maintain adequate inventory in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate returns and recalls promptly.
• Troubleshoot backorders or unavailable items.
• Coordinate with Clinical Team and leadership to ensure supply availability.
• Use ERP to place orders and track receipts.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply utilization and inventory.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for planning for the ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all supplies used in the Surgical/ OR/medical/procedural areas. The Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for assigned service lines, suppliers, and PAR locations to manage. This individual will coordinate directly with Clinical Team members on supply disruptions, backorders, recalls, conversions, and updates. The Supply Chain Coordinator will utilize the ERP to place orders, track receipts and manage PARs. Essential Job Statements Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies used in the surgical/OR/medical/procedural areas. Maintain adequate inventory in a cost-effective manner. Coordinate all return and recall items in a timely manner. Troubleshoot and provide guidance on backordered or unavailable items. Coordinate across VCU Health system to ensure supplies are available to a provider to complete the assigned work. Request, receive and assimilate unique items, replacement items, urgently needed items and product stocks for evaluation programs. Work with service line leads to improvement supply utilization, decrease/optimization inventory, and evaluate future needs. Utilize ERP for supply ordering and par maintenance. Assimilate with Clinical team members and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams. Recognize and work process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams. Gains or has attained full proficiency in area assigned. Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.

Patient Population Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Education: N/A Licensure/Certification Required: N/A Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience 2+ years supply chain experience required. Working knowledge of computers.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Must have the ability to maintain a constructive working relationship with administrators, surgeons or other providers, staff, support services, suppliers, and the Purchasing department. Must be able to work in an independent, team environment in an organized manner.

Cultural Responsiveness Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous healthcare supply chain experience with stocking, inventory, and control of supplies. Previous inventory control experience with medical and surgical supplies in a surgical, perioperative, or medical procedure environment.

Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Physical Requirements Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity

Mental/Sensory - Emotional

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change, Work Under Pressure, Able to Work Under Pressure

Compensation Range $18.39 - $28.51 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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