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Independence Health System · 10 hours ago

SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE

Unity, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Independence Health System is focused on providing efficient healthcare services, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Associate to assist in maintaining the operation of storeroom and distribution areas. The role involves receiving, storing, and delivering materials throughout the hospital while ensuring inventory levels are adequate.

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Responsibilities

Ensures that all receiving functions are carried out

Unpack items received and inspects for damage or defects

Verifies accuracy of shipment

Reconciles shipment with purchase order

Records any damage or discrepancies with Procurement Office

Performs all necessary receiving operations via computer and handheld devices

Performs all necessary receiving operations using industrial equipment safely and properly

Maintains storeroom and distribution area

Stores items according to established procedures in proper location

Ensures that environment is clean, safe, and secured condition

Organizes daily receipts

Changes stock locations according to usage as needed

Ensures that all delivery functions are completed

Ensures that all premium freight orders are delivered the same day

Fills requisitions by preparing picking list, confirmation, and delivery receipts

Delivers product using delivery vehicle to offsite locations

Performs all necessary delivery operation using industrial equipment safely and properly

Assures that inventory is appropriate and correct

Reports the need for additional supplies as needed

Assists in performing cycle counts on a weekly basis for selected cycle

Rotates stock to reduce the amount of outdated material

Works with supervisor and Procurement office to follow up on shortages, damages, and outdated material

Takes physical count of stock on hand and verifies count with inventory controls totals. This is done twice a year

Maintains the delivery vehicle and the storeroom equipment

Keeps assigned vehicle clean

Performs vehicle check list on assigned vehicle

Informs supervisor of servicing needs on assigned vehicle

Performs routine maintenance on forklift, electric pallet jack, push carts, and delivery flats

Organizes deliveries

Coordinates with vendors, truckers, and customers to ensure that deliveries are complete and accurate

Identifies air packages and refrigerated packages and coordinates their deliveries in a timely manner

Maintains and distributes supplies and equipment to clinical areas as requested

Adequately replenish crash carts, ENT carts, airway boxes, and other clinical supply carts and packs

Performs in accordance with Independence Health System universal behavioral/customer service standards and competencies to support the mission, vision, and values of the Organization

Count and par stock floors for the two-bin system

Scan floors at hospital for par stocking

Pull par stock orders at storeroom

Replenish orders on floor

Report any bar codes that do not scan to supervisor

Attends various education programs

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Inventory management systemsForklift operationElectric pallet jack operationBasic MathKeyboard ProficiencyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelLeadership abilityOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education

Experience in inventory management systems and handheld computers

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment

Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience

Able to drive a delivery truck with a hydraulic rear lift assembly, knowledge of and experience in operating a forklift and electric pallet jack in a confined area or trained within three (3) months of hire

Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency

Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc

Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment

Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire)

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)

Company

Independence Health System

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Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians.

Founded in 2004