What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at CURE International Children's Hospitals?
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator at CURE International Children's Hospitals.
About the Role:
In this key position, you will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting to support supply chain operations. You will also help manage inventory items, support daily inventory & logistics operations, and implement inventory control protocols.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Place purchase orders, track and receive inventory on a routine basis.
- Allocate inventory to the correct areas within the warehouse.
- Collaborate with purchasing, shipping/receiving in accordance with hospital demands.
- Work directly with warehouse and accounting to resolve inventory, purchase order, and invoice issues.
- Conduct regular inventory counts within the Distribution Center.
- Draft inventory reports documenting counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
- Report inventory statistics to management and suggest improvements for inventory control.
- Gain full proficiency in our ERP software, Odoo, to perform basic purchasing functions and maintain accurate inventory.
The ideal candidate will have high school diploma and at least 3 years of related work experience. A Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, marketing or related field is preferred.
Requirements:
- Purchasing and/or inventory control experience in a hospital setting or equivalent equipment/materials management experience.
- Proficiency with databases and spreadsheets.
- Previous ERP software experience.
- Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-starter - can work well alone or on a team.
- Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving abilities.