COORD INVENTORY CONTROL

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

148d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Coordinator works under the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management to coordinate all inventory control functions for the Materials Management Department. This role involves ensuring that the ordering and receipt for perpetual inventories is completed within hospital guidelines and parameters of the Materials Management information system. The coordinator will work closely with managers, directors, and vice-presidents to conduct and analyze their annual physical inventories.

Requirements

• Any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job.
• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver's license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.
• Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and service to managers, directors, and vice-presidents to conduct physical inventories in their departments.
• Responsible for organizing, conducting, and reporting routine cycle counts for the perpetual inventory.
• Accountable for the number, frequency, and appropriateness of all inventory debits, credit, and adjustments.
• Uses research and analytical skills to study and do reporting on supply trends at the facility or department level.
• Responsible for the overall accuracy of the Materials Management inventory.
• Responsible for effective, timely, and autonomous decision making in matters of customer relations and problem solving.
• Responsible for using the inventory management system to maintain adequate inventory balances.
• Uses various reports and system forecasts to ensure proper minimums and maximums are specified.
• Responsible for preparing/communicating purchase orders within policy guidelines.
• Acts as a conduit/consultant between Corporate Purchasing and end users.
• Responsible for resolving matters relating to invoice/shipping discrepancies with vendors.
• Responsible for professionally communicating with customers, suppliers, and support personnel.
• Attends meetings as directed/requested with suppliers, customers, support staff, and management.
• Responsible for maintaining a neat and well organized filing system for documents related to purchase transactions.
• Responsible for coordinating vendor returns, backorders, or evaluations as required.
• Recommends product substitutions to customers in cases of vendor backorder or supply shortages.
• Responsible to support and uphold a high ethical standard with respect to business and professional conduct.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees