Supply Chain Associate

About the Role

This position serves as a Supply Chain Department liaison for clinics and operating rooms throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, procure, receive, store, and deliver goods and services.
• Initiate requisitions to procure goods and services at the direction of others.
• Organize and maintain hospital inventory.
• Obtain and verify information regarding sourcing and acquisition options at the request of others.
• Review contracts for accurate pricing and apply terms and conditions.
• Receive, properly store, and distribute product.
• Address inventory issues related to the supply chain and suggest models for improvement.
• Maintain and secure inventory and report issues as needed.
• Responsible for implementation of marketing strategy or plan.
• Assist with inventory management throughout the hospital.
• Cycle count, order, restock, and receive products.
• Interact with vendors/suppliers to assure the appropriate goods or services are being procured effectively and efficiently.
• Interact with internal and external customers, answer questions about orders and shipments.
• Reconcile discrepancies and address customer concerns.
• Work directly with hospital staff to effectively communicate supply chain requests and/or issues for resolution.
• Maintain inventory/equipment database(s).
• Responsible for the maintenance of inventory data and scanning.
• Monitor the budget and assist with managing the budget within defined parameters.
• Advise management on budgetary needs or discrepancies.
• May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff.
• May provide training to other employees and hospital end users.
• Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and timely.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel
• SPM
• Tableau
• Ability to move throughout hospital.
• Ability to move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to frequently transport heavy case carts.
• Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.
• Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests.
• Scheduled 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
• Position is performed fully on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related supply chain experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests.
• Ability to move throughout hospital, move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.
• Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Utilize PeopleSoft, SPM, or Tableau.
• Effectively multi-task, keeping multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of supply chain management in a hospital setting.