Inventory Coordinator

Posted:
10/15/2024, 4:00:43 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

                    

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Job Title

Inventory Coordinator

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

Independence Family Hlth Ctr

                     

Department

Materials Management-Operations

                      

Job Code

C99999

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Inventory Coordinator 


Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    
 

As an Inventory Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain Management to ensure that inventory levels reflect the department’s needs and are managed by established policies and procedures.  


A caregiver in this position works 7:00am – 3:30pm. 


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Maintain inventory integrity.  

  • Resolve shipping and receiving issues directly with the vendor or carriers. 

  • Monitor reports and resolve discrepancies. 

  • Provide technical set up and maintenance of automated ordering systems. 

  • Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve any automated ordering system issues. 

  • Proactively monitor the system to prevent ordering issues. 

  • Verify accuracy of receipts and orders filled. 

  • Participate in consignment audits. 

  • Adjust par levels based upon usage within the ERP system. 

  • Provide technical set up and maintenance of automated ordering system. 

  • Develop and implement new systems or manage changes of existing systems when necessary. 

  • Respond to recalls as directed by the FDA or other agencies. 

  • Assure that the facility meets regulatory requirements in the handling of biohazardous waste. 

  • Coordinate backorder process to supply inventory. 

  • Notify users of back orders and work to identify alternate products. 

  • Prepare broken or returned equipment for shipment and maintain documentation of returns. 

  • Manage consignment inventory items. 

  • Rotate stock within defined areas and perform routine expiration management to meet KPIs. 

  • Receive storeroom stock items from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify accuracy of shipment and input information in the warehouse management system. 

  • Possibly, handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication. 

  • Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and health care facilities. 

  • Monitor the flow of traffic into dock areas, prioritizing deliveries ensuring the safe receipt of goods and supplies. 

  • Verify accuracy of shipments, check for damage to goods and document variances of orders. 

  • Prepare goods and supplies for distribution, prioritize deliveries, and sort and label loads ensuring the safe, correct and timely delivery of orders. 

  • Complete six months of on-the-job training.  


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED.  

  • Valid driver’s license (VDL) and meet all of Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements.  

  • Two years of experience in inventory control functions with responsibility for par levels, purchasing functions, inventory analysis and usage trends OR an associate’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.  


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Experience in healthcare supply chain functions.  

  • Computer systems experience that includes bar code readers, handheld computers and printers.  


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
  • Ability to travel throughout the hospital system, and in some locations, off-site
  • Must have own transportation to travel to multiple sites.


Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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