What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Coordinator - Cross Function Team position at Jobs@UIOWA?
University of Iowa Health Care Supply Chain Department is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator. This job supports the daily requirements of the Supply Chain Department based on strategic needs and staffing demands. Duties include but are not limited to: Manage/perform foundational supply chain processes (ordering, receiving, stocking, supply triage/investigation), support efficient supply management, participate in process improvement, utilize technology to assure efficient supply chain functions and assessment. This position will provide functional and/or direct supervision of staff.
This position will be responsible for serving cross coverage or floating in other areas within the Supply Chain Department
Duties will include:
- Procure and deliver goods and services: Support the day to day purchasing, receiving, and monitoring of supplies for multiple UIHC business units. Provide end-user support for all things related to Supply Chain affiliated areas. Triage order and supply issues.
- Receiving of product: Support daily oversight of Supply Chain Department centralized receipt of goods. Properly vet all freight coming in through Supply Chain Receiving, systematically receive goods in Peoplesoft/ePro, deliver received goods to appropriate end destination.
- Inventory Management: Support inventory controls; determine reorder amounts. Analyze supply usage/purchasing trends and make recommendations to optimize stock/inventory:
- Vendor and Customer Relations: Interact with vendors/suppliers as needed to resolve customer concerns and obtain product as needed. Assist with the daily vendor check-in process.
- Data Management or Data Systems Development: Utilize and access all Supply Chain related tools and accessories as provided/maintained by the Supply Chain Data and Analytics Team. Assess and assist with reporting tool and resource development, recommendations, etc.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Perform quarterly and fiscal inventory. Assist with periodic and perpetual inventory counts and adjustments as needed.
- Leadership/Supervision: Will provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 1st shift 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexible) Monday - Friday
Pay Grade: 3B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 1-3 years of related supply chain experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, creating working relationships with team members such as providers, vendors, and staff.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft, Purchase Requisitions, Epic, and Omnicell.
- Knowledge of University Purchasing and Supply Chain.
- Ability to effectively multi-task, keeping multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.
- Knowledge of supply chain management and operational improvement in a hospital setting.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Exodus Cardoza at exodus-cardoza@uiowa.edu
