Lead Inventory Coordinator

Overview

Summary. Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Lead Inventory Coordinator!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

The Lead Inventory Coordinator is an integral part of the Material Resource Center and serves as an extension of the Leadership Team. This position is a working leadership assignment which requires general operational proficiencies in all supply chain operations activities. Duties will include providing leadership, assistance and maintaining operational compliance for Inventory Coordinators, Equipment Technicians, Linen Services, Storeroom Operations, and other areas as assigned.

The Lead Inventory Coordinator will support the effective execution of inventory management and distribution in a manner that is aligned with the mission and values of the organization. Responsibilities also include following accepted procedures, best practices and the maintenance of a neat and orderly Store Room. This position will aid in designing and delivering general training of departmental practices and the orientation for new hires.

In addition the position will frequently interact with leadership from patient care areas to develop and refine inventories and par levels, assist the Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team in the development of effective par levels, cycle counts, and expiration date reviews, perform root cause analysis for identified operational errors and inventory inconsistencies, relay staffing concerns and other performance concerns to broader Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
• • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • 2 years inventory control experience in a hospital Materials Management setting preferred.

Specific Requirements

• License Requirements: N/A
• Certification Requirements: N/A
• Age Specific Care Provided For: N/A
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Meditech (if applicable to position)
• Epic (if applicable to position)
• Performance Manager/Net Learning
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Other Requirements:
• Must possess skills in basic math, reading and computer skills
• Must be computer literate or learn within 6 months.

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.