Supply Chain Tech

Position Summary

The role of Supply Chain Tech is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain process.

Schedule:Mon - Fri 6:30AM - 3PM

Responsibilities

• Maintaining familiarity with each supply item, including nomenclature, the unit of measure, and product family, and being able to communicate effectively with clinical staff

• Utilizing equipment to replenish all supply items daily and provide feedback on stock shortages. Communicating usage trends, shortages, picking errors, and damaged items to supervision and the clinical areas

• Monitoring the environment, ensuring that all activities related to the supply chain process comply with safety regulations and company policies, including JCAHO.

• Accessing the hospital computer system to communicate with staff about supply and equipment changes

• Reviewing Materials Matters to ensure compliance with clinical product changes

• Initiating, tracking, and verifying receipt of supply orders

• Ensure all necessary information about inventory issuance and returns are entered accurately into the MMIS. Calculating unit of measure conversion rates

• Contacting customers daily to monitor any service concerns individual departments may be experiencing as it relates to supply chain management

• Maintaining a neat, orderly work environment in each of the clinical areas serviced, including rotation of stock, validation of expiration dates, disposal of any refuse, adherence to storage requirements, and neatening of existing stock. Keeping areas free of fire and safety hazards

• Creating weekly reports for the areas serviced and provided to supervision. Providing metrics to include service calls, validation of supply costs, rotation of stock (stock turns), and expiration date validation

• Furthering knowledge and skills through attendance and participation at conferences, seminars, and in‑service programs

Qualifications:

Years of Experience: Entry Level

Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Language Skills: Proficient in English, both verbally and written

Requirements:

• You must be 18 or older to apply.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• Maintain uniform standards

• Maintain a professional and polite manner.

• Adheres to VPNE's attendance policy

• Two (2) years of customer relations, materials management, or closely related experience

• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

• The ability to read and understand written instructions

• Basic mathematical skills

• The ability to interpret requests and successfully follow through to completion

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively and organize and express ideas clearly, using appropriate and efficient methods for conveying accurate information

• Knowledge of inventory processes, including the ability to anticipate needs and evaluate data to plan stock effectively

VPNE is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.