Inventory Control Coordinator Senior; Lake Geneva, WI

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cost effective maintenance and monitoring programs for inventory in order to maximize usage and minimize expenses. Establishes a follow-up program to monitor the effectiveness of the supply systems to ensure that needs are being met.
• Coordinates the appropriate level of inventory quantities required throughout sites utilizing ASLMC Services. Serves as the main contact person for inquiries involving inventory transferred between facilities.
• Resolves various procurement issues, including but not limited to: vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, expedited processing of emergency orders, and handling damaged or defective product.
• Reviews and recommends changes and improvements to the base Inventory data levels. Gives recommendations on inventory levels and possible consolidation opportunities to area management and Manager Central Supply for consideration.
• Serves as a procurement resource, maintaining product catalogs and/or electronic catalogs for all products.
• Develops and maintains systems to track inventory age, overstocks and vendor exchanges.
• Collaborates with Corporate Purchasing to review purchase requisitions, verify necessity of orders, place orders and ensure vendor delivery.
• Regularly produces and reviews usage and cost reports for management and the Corporate Purchasing Manager.
• Identifies product standardization and cost saving opportunities. Provides analytical data to support recommendations. Coordinates activities associated with product conversions as needed.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with vendors. Responsible for verifying and reconciling vendor credits and exchanges of product. Ensures that vendor contracts are loaded correctly into the computer systems.

• None Required.

• High School Graduate.

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in inventory management and distribution in a health care setting.

• Working knowledge of computerized purchasing and/or materials management/distribution systems.
• Must have excellent communication, human relations, and analytical skills to have the ability to communicate with all levels of health care personnel and professionals.
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Basic computer skills in using Microsoft office suite.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.