Procedural Inventory Coordinator

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is responsible for supporting the organizations procedural inventory locations through the utilization of technology and sound inventory management practices. It ensures high inventory service levels and integrity are maintained in support of clinical staff operations. The role analyzes and reconciles inventory valuations and needs in an ever changing, fast pace environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the entry and maintenance of high cost inventory into AHNs perpetual inventory management system. Ensures appropriate business practices are adhered throughout the inventory life cycle. Provides feedback on current state processes to Materials Manager for enhancement opportunities. (30%)

Places orders for high dollar surgical supplies based upon reorder threshold report. Works with procurement and suppliers to obtain backorder ETAs. (15%)

Works closely with inventory analyst and department leadership to establish, refine and maintain appropriate inventory carrying levels. Conducts routine inventory utilization reviews with Materials Manager and Department leadership. (15%)

Conducts ad hoc and scheduled cycle counts on all perpetual inventory locations. Utilizes root cause analysis to address inventory variances and identify process deficiencies. Escalates process deficiencies to supply chain leadership and department leadership as warranted. (10%)

Monitors obsolescence reports and acts to proactively return, transfer or exchange expiring or slow moving inventory. Documents transactions uniformly. (10%)

Accompanies representatives to conduct any physical inventory adjustments within procedural locations. Documents and updates the perpetual inventory management system upon completion of any transactions. (10%)

Maintains designated storage locations ensuring items are labeled, storage locations are clean and the locations conform with regulatory guidelines. (10%)

Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Associate degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field or Relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of an associate degree

Six Sigma (Yellow belt) within one year of hire

5 years of experience in Inventory Management or Procurement Experience

Preferred

Bachelors degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field

5 years of Health Care Experience

5 years of Perpetual Inventory Management

2 years of Leadership Experience

SKILLS

Ability to run reports out of inventory management systems, consolidate, interpret and present to leadership

Microsoft Office Intermediate skill (excel centric)

Inventory/Financial system utilization

Excellent communication and problem resolution

Data integrity, receiving and inventory processes

Process improvement

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