What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Inventory Control Coordinator position at VCU Health System?
Essential Job Statements
Under the direction of the Inventory Control Manager - will facilitate redistribution of constrained product across the downtown campus (Main and CHoR Tower).
Assist with removal of recalled products and recording lot and qty information for completion of the recall forms. Recall inventory packaging for return to vendor.
Assist the PAR Project Management Team during large conversions and large-scale new builds. Work with the team during par optimization reviews.
Serves as the point of contact for the downtown team to identify potential constrained products that likely will stock-out.
Assist in review of expired products in STAT and CHoR perpetual locations and make recommendations of stock level adjustments.
Utilize ERP for supply ordering and PAR maintenance.
Responsible for auditing cycle counts and training on cycle counts
Recognize and work process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams.
Responsible to communicate to the downtown team an awareness to substitution products that will be in the environment and will assist in oversight and review of substitute stock/product inventory
Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.
Patient Population
Not applicable to this position.
Employment Qualifications
Required Education:
High School diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
An associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Licensure/Certification Required:
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience
2 years supply chain experience required.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.
Good communication skills are also essential for interacting with vendors, clients, and internal teams
Cultural Responsiveness
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Previous healthcare supply chain experience with stocking, inventory, and control of supplies.
Previous inventory control experience with medical and surgical supplies in a surgical, perioperative, or medical procedure environment.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Reach above shoulder
Hazards: Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to high pitched noises
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
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