A Brief OverviewPerforms and coordinates a variety of inventory-related functions; maintains an accurate, efficient, and data driven supply location; pulls and analyzes inventory data from ERP system to make decisions for par levels, item placement, and stock room removals; trains staff for basic inventory management and system usage in helping to create a culture of best practices.
LocationsStanford Health Care
What you will do- Maintain and update ERP system inventory data on a regular basis & ensure accuracy of same at all times
- Use ERP system to extract and analyze inventory data to help with efficient and effective inventory management and root cause analysis
- Prepare standard work for all system processes based around inventory management or location usage
- Train frontline staff on handheld use and ERP system use in regards to their level of access and job code(s)
- Review demand patterns, days of inventory on hand (DIOH) and inventory turns to establish optimum par levels for asset & expense supply locations
- Assist with the creation of new par location set up to ensure accuracy to ERP system system.
- Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory and minimize cost across all supply locations
- Develop reports based around inventory par location utilization and metrics to report on daily, weekly, & monthly
- Monitor all inventory issues and ensures effective resolution
- Prepare and audit all daily cycle count processes and prepare reports for root cause analysis in regards to gaps
- Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with SHC safety and infection prevention policies, procedures, and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.
- Maintains all work and break areas in a neat, clean and organized condition.
- Maintains professional and self-development by participation in educational opportunities that are available internally and externally.
- Processes all paperwork pertinent to applicable duties.
- Responds with patient and non-patient emergencies according to SUMC policies and procedures and job requirements.
- Performs related and incidental duties as needed or required.
Education Qualifications- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
Experience Qualifications- Three (3) years of inventory control experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of inventory control/management practices, techniques, and systems.
- Skill in performing proficient data entry and computer skills for entering, accessing, utilizing and maintaining related information in a variety of software applications.
- Ability to accept of patient, families, visitors and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs or treatment
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused work environment
- Ability to maintain a professional work environment; keeps work area clean and organized
- Ability to learn new problem solving techniques and apply them in a real world environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability and demonstrated willingness to learn, improve and adapt
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to maintain professional behavior and appearance
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively, under the pressure of tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
- Ability to promote a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork
- Ability to state the hospital and departmental mission statements and understand how they participate and contribute to them
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $40.48 - $45.59 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
