Supply Chain Inventory Control Coordinator

VCU Health; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join VCU Health as an SC Inventory Control Coordinator. This role is vital for overseeing inventory processes within the supply chain, ensuring accurate records, and facilitating product management and recalls. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and prior supply chain experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supply chain experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory records and communication under the Inventory Control Manager.
• Assist in removing recalled products and maintaining inventory levels.
• Ensure commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP systems

Job description

The SC Inventory Control Coordinator will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining accurate inventory records within a company's supply chain. They will oversee inventory management processes under the direction of the Inventory Control Manager. Manage communication of sub products and assist oversight of sub inventory levels. Assist as needed the PAR Project Management Team. Manage the stock review and pull for recalled items.

Essential Job Statements

• Under the direction of the Inventory Control Manager - will facilitate redistribution of constrained product across the downtown campus (Main and CHoR Tower).

• Assist with removal of recalled products and recording lot and qty information for completion of the recall forms. Recall inventory packaging for return to vendor.

• Assist the PAR Project Management Team during large conversions and large-scale new builds. Work with the team during par optimization reviews.

• Serves as the point of contact for the downtown team to identify potential constrained products that likely will stock-out.

• Assist in review of expired products in STAT and CHoR perpetual locations and make recommendations of stock level adjustments.

• Utilize ERP for supply ordering and PAR maintenance.

• Responsible for auditing cycle counts and training on cycle counts

• Recognize and work process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams.

• Responsible to communicate to the downtown team an awareness to substitution products that will be in the environment and will assist in oversight and review of substitute stock/product inventory

• 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:

An associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Licensure/Certification Required:

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

2+ years supply chain experience required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.

Good communication skills are also essential for interacting with vendors, clients, and internal teams

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.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Reach above shoulder

Hazards: Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to high pitched noises

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, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

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