Inventory Control and Constrained Product Analyst

The Inventory Control and Constrained Product Analyst will assist and support the Inventory Control Manager and Ops Teams in the review, tracking, action, etc. of constrained products impacting health system operations. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing and controlling inventory levels, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, perpetual and par order management and optimizing inventory management processes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.

Essential Job Statements

Constrained Item Action Team

Facilitate meetings, updatetrackerand approved sub list.

Work closely with Procurement Resource to source alternative vendors oralternativessub products.

Review perpetual inventory 0 DIOH report and work with Inventory Control Manager to shift product across the system or bring forward during the Team meeting.

Findopportunities to standardize across perpetual and par locations asa partof the response to product disruption resolution.

Physical Inventory

Assist Inventory Control Manager in scheduling end of year perpetual counts.

Ensure counts are completed andassistin the review and preparation of final value reports.

Predict future inventory needs based and investigate and rectify inventory discrepancies.

Identifyand implement improvements to inventory control procedures.

Partner with designated Procurement Resources to review open SC Operations Purchase Order lines.

Source, purchase as directed by Inventory Control Manager.

Track onappropriate trackersfor review by the Constrained Item Review and Action Team.

Assist the Inventory Control Managerwith assessment of impact across the system.

Manage correspondence with Ops Team about open purchase order lines.

Assistwith the research when a SC Ops managed product isdiscontinued- update the discontinued item tracker withappropriate information.

Distributor LUM Program ForecastMgmt.

Work closely with Ops, DataMgmt.and Distributor to ensure that LUM forecast isaccurateand supports usage. Recommend other methods of replenishment if LUMcan'tbe supported.

Manage the auto-sub functionality inSupplyChain ERP system - work with DataMgmt.to have items built in ERP and added to theappropriate itemin the ERP item catalog to allow for auto-sub functionality to beutilized.

Manage the Recall and Alert Teams site - ensure that Recalls are responded to quickly and appropriately. Ensures Alerts are communicated toappropriate parties.

Conversion Management

Facilitate the weekly Ops/Distribution/VA Conversion planning call.

Complete pre-meeting work with Distributor, ensure tracker is updatedin a timely manner

COI Program Management

Oversee any current item inventory managed through the COI (Customer Owned Inventory Program) with our distributor partner.

Update ERP for auto-sub of this stock, turning off and on as appropriate

Supportthe Inventory Manager with Joint Commission Inspection Readiness

Supports regulatory readiness by helping tomaintaina survey-ready environment, ensuring documentation is up to date, andassistingwith proper stock rotation.

Assistsduring inspections by helping tolocatesupplies quickly, supporting the explanation of compliance measures, and backing up inventory procedures for surveyors as needed

Patient Population: N/A

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degreein Business Administration, Supply Chain Operations/Logistics, oradditionalrelevant experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Education:N/A

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required:N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred:N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: Required:3+years related Healthcare, Materials Management or Supply Chain experiencerequired

Preferred Experience: 5+years related Healthcare, Materials Management or Supply Chain experiencerequired

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ableto gather, synthesize, summarize, and analyzeinformation.Able tocomplex problems requiring the use of analytical, interpersonal, or technical principles and in depth cross functional knowledge.Possessinterpersonal skills to deal with conflicting views and issues and mediate fair solutions.Abletoestablishand maintain a professional working relationship. Advanced computer knowledge including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.General office environment. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Push/ Pull(0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements:N/A

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory -Emotional

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Days

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