Inventory Control Specialist FT 1st Shift Montana Street

Department:

11495 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Supply Chain: Corp Operations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7:00 to 3:30 M-F

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains and improves inventory control measures, such as fill rates, inventory adjustments, stagnant stock and cycle count accuracy to optimize inventory costs and customer service goals.
• Utilizes advanced analytics and quantitative methods to understand, predict, enhance, and ensure appropriate levels of inventory are maintained and to take proactive action against potential inventory issues. Assembles data, analyzes performance, identifies problems and develops recommendations which support the management of supply chain.
• Assists in the selection of clinically acceptable substitutions.
• Prepares purchase orders from electronic requisitions and inventory restock reports, to acquire supplies and services in accordance to purchasing policy.
• Resolves various procurement issues, including expediting, vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, expedited processing of emergency orders, returns, and handling damaged or defective product.
• Communicates backorders and product shortages to site supply chain staff and other appropriate caregivers, in addition to responding to inquiries and concerns regarding products and distribution.
• Collaborates with other supply chain personnel on product standardization and conversion efforts, as well as any product recall initiatives.
• Assists in planning and execution of an annual physical inventory.
• Reviews and responds to inventory related inquiries, as well as inventory reports in order to manage and reduce shrinkage, costs, and lost time due to inventory discrepancies.
• Supports and works closely with departments within Supply Chain to ensure departmental goals are being met.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, and distribution in a health care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Working knowledge of computerized purchasing and/or materials management/distribution systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, as well as medical/surgical products and/or healthcare supply management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skill with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of advanced statistical and quantitative methods, such as exponential smoothing, seasonality, and descriptive statistics.
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with strong problem solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.) or similar products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Position works in a well-lighted, well-ventilated area with moderate noise and traffic. Uses a computer frequently throughout the day.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• This position requires some travel so the incumbent will be exposed to road and weather hazards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.