Inventory Control Coordinator
Position Summary
Performs and monitors operational supply chain related activities within Central Supply, Central Supply Main Operating Room, the Laboratory and the Warehouse. Responsible for inventory control, order pulling, stocking, processing medical supply related recalls, and/or receiving products. Ensures supply availability and the efficient utilization of supply chain resources. Resolves challenges and collaborates with peers and department leaders to develop solutions to improve Supply Chain operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensures assigned Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR) areas are scanned according to department schedule and replenishment requisitions are appropriately released to Central Supply and/or Purchasing as required
- Oversees and ensures quality, expiration, rotation and storage requirements for all medical material in assigned department(s)
- Manages back orders, new product conversions and substitutions in coordination with Purchasing, Value Analysis, and/or the appropriate department leadership
- Monitors product usage levels and analyzes usage trends to initiate changes in PAR levels in coordination with department and/or Supply Chain leadership
- Manages internal and external product allocations
- Identifies and processes recalled and/or damaged medical supplies as required; notifies relevant department leaders and assists in the removal, return and resupply as necessary
- Creates inventories when departments expand and/or when new inventory locations are required
- Assists in Supply Chain related training and education of internal department and external Kootenai Health staff
- Participates in the creation and updating of policies and procedures
- Identifies process improvement opportunities
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 years’ experience in Materials Management required; experience in the healthcare setting preferred
- 3 years’ progressive experience in inventory management required
- 5 years’ progressive experience in customer service required
- Advanced knowledge of the Healthcare Management Information System preferred
- Experience with data analytics and creating reports using office suite required
- Excellent communication skills required
- Experience in leadership and project management preferred
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
- Must be able to climb stairs or ladders
- Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
- Must be able to maintain a sitting position
- Typical equipment used in an office job
- Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at [email protected] or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email [email protected] with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Location: Kootenai Health · Supply Chain - Central Services
Schedule: Full Time, Days
