Inventory Support Specialist

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

• Implement, operate, and maintain inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Administer and coordinate inventory cycle count process for multiple sites.
• Ensure standardization and consistency of counting process, techniques, and procedures.
• Identify inventory control problems and acts in a timely manner to correct these problems.
• Perform, organize, and monitor medical material management functions.
• Prepare reports on inventory operations, par levels, and adjustments.
• Perform routine analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
• Analyze different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective purchases.
• Propose strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.
• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management.
• Assist with establishing vendor accounts.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate transportation of freight for pick up and returns.
• Communicate information concerning supply levels, new products, standardization, and implementation to the relevant department staff. Troubleshoot issues for problem resolution.
• Coordinate internal operations with the medical equipment maintenance activities.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Meet department needs by placing and expediting orders.
• Place online orders and reconcile receiving discrepancies.
• Dispose of expired items according to manufacture recommendations.
• Notify user/ordering department of back orders or substitutions.
• Complete necessary documents for purchasing, ordering, and shipping.
• Perform manual, physical and computerized audits to ensure accuracy of automated inventory counts.
• Maintains favorable working relationships with both internal and external customers to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexibility, and shows dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward patients, co-workers and others.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all patients, co-workers, and others.
• Prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
• Serves and protects the company by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and OHSA standards.
• Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, and patient privacy regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Associate degree preferred
• One year inventory management or 2 years in healthcare working with medical products preferred
• Certified Resource and Materials Professional (CRMP) preferred
• Current valid and good standing Alaska Driver’s License

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