Inventory Specialist I

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Fairview Health Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Shoreview, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Inventory Specialist I manages stock and non-stock supply levels, monitors inventory data, and reconciles variances to ensure cost-effective management. They collaborate with vendors and department managers to optimize par levels and maintain accurate distribution records.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of relevant inventory management experience. You will be responsible for managing inventory levels, analyzing data, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure cost-effective inventory management and process improvement.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Supply Chain

Logistics

Lean

Six Sigma

Value Analysis

Job Description

Job Overview

The Inventory Specialist I manages the adjustment of inventory levels of stock and nonstock supplies/equipment/linen. Analyze and monitor inventory levels. Consider labor and acquisition costs in determining appropriate par levels for cost effective inventory management. Maintain, verify and update receiving and distribution records and supplies. Provide communication to all customers regarding changes and updates to product descriptions, number, and units of measure, stock additions and deletions. Provide guidance and support department managers in appropriate inventory control to manage costs and meet department fluctuations. Works directly with vendors, suppliers, front line staff, customers, and managers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage/direct/revise inventory levels throughout the site.
  • Analyze and monitor inventory levels on regular basis
  • Maintain proper inventory levels and adjust order quantities on inventory computer systems.
  • Reconcile inventory variances.
  • Analyze and monitor data reports and develop individualized recommendations for department managers.
  • Measure and monitor data for process improvement.
  • Maintain accurate inventory control reports for department managers.
  • Maintain, verify and update receiving and distribution records
  • Regulatory Compliance. Assist with product recalls and returns.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders regarding inventory data and recommend opportunities for standardization or improvement.
  • Assess unit needs and recommend adjustments in par levels and/or variety of product.
  • Collaborate with Managers to identify acceptable product substitutions.
  • Change department profiles in collaboration with Manager and front-line staff.
  • Perform daily business functions of Supply Chain
  • Meet customer needs by placing and expediting orders.
  • Receive online orders and reconcile receiving discrepancies.
  • Manages consignment inventory
  • Maintain a clean and professional work area
  • Generate needed stickers and labels and maintain accuracy
  • Minimizes expired products
  • Support and meet customer needs.
  • Assist with stocking disposable and reusable supplies and equipment.
  • Perform cycle counting.


Required Qualifications

  • 1 year relevant inventory management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Nursing or Related field
  • 1 year healthcare working with medical products as an Inventory Specialist I
  • American Production and Inventory Control Society
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
  • Lean
  • Value Analysis
  • Six Sigma

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract


Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.


EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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Fairview Health Services

Fairview Health Services is Minnesota’s choice for healthcare. We’re an industry-leading, award-winning, nonprofit offering a full network of healthcare services. Our broad network is designed to be ready for our patients’ every need, while delivering quality care with compassion. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services. We’re built on a tradition of compassionate care. This is our home, and our patients are our neighbors. We’re here to heal, we’re here for you. We are part of M Health Fairview, an expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Together, we’re expanding access to world-class, patient-centered care through our 10 hospitals, 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, pharmacies, home care, hospice, and medical transportation service. Fairview also operates the Ebenezer senior living communities and offers Employer Solutions such as EAP and pharmacy benefit management. Search for jobs and apply at https://www.fairview.org/careers.
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