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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Responsible for supply inventory management and using financial analysis to monitor and improve processes at assigned site.  Manages specialized medical supply inventories, stock locations, and receiving processes.  Controls specialized and high dollar implants and supplies.  Maintains key documentation and records.  Manages through backorders and arranges expedited shipments.  Leads special projects within the Supply Chain departments and represents Supply Chain on broader organization initiatives.  Designs, maintains orderliness and cleanliness of stock locations.   Leads stock inventories.  Onboards, mentors, and trains associates.  

Essential Job Functions

Manages specialized medical supply par locations, inventories, and implants; creates and designs new par locations and adjusts items and inventory levels per utilization analysisResponsible for inventory management program including inventory turns, excess, stock rotation and expiration date managementManages consignment inventory programs and compliance documentationEstablishes detailed inventory reduction plans and schedules based on analysis of dataSubmits purchase and bill-only requisitions in compliance with cost accounting and contract compliance policiesConduct research on Purchase Order statuses and resolves perpetual inventory item issuesManages overnight, backorders, and stock out requests at the needs of the department and communicates impact to department leaders; authorizes distributor re-routes as necessaryArranges critical expediting transportation needs to support patient careReconciles and remedies shipping errors and incorrectly shipped productMaintains ongoing compliance with all regulatory and accreditation criteriaInvestigates applicability of product recalls, pulls affected equipment / supplies, and maintains product recall system records accuratelyLeads or participates in continuous process improvement initiatives for supply chain departmentOnboards new associates; mentors less experienced associates; trains non-Supply Chain associates on enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other Supply Chain processesRepresents and leads Supply Chain effort on broader organization initiativesLeads hospital Bill-Only and Bill and Replace programs assuring compliance with policy and chart of accountsDirects SOX auditable programs related to inventory, consignment, and compliance.Provides backup support to Supply Chain Supervisor

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (required)

Education

High School diploma or GED (required)
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years’ experience in inventory management (preferred))

2 years in medical Supply Chain operations (preferred)

Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement experience (preferred)

Skills​

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Lean methodologies

5S Programs

Continuous Improvement Process

Data entry

Resource utilization

Safety standards

Supply inventory

Supply chain

Financial management

Enterprise resource management

Project management

Purchase orders

Leadership

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com