Materials/Inventory Control Specialist

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg Florida
Position: Materials/Inventory Control Specialist

Department: Surgical Supplies

Job Summary
Responsible for assessment, forecast, and restocking of inventory.

Essential Functions

• Observes Orlando Health policies and procedures to obtain, return, and exchange product.
• Reports variances and fluctuations in par levels to Materials Manager and Service-line Specialist.
• Implements change processes by engaging staff to help develop approaches toward transition.
• Serves as a resource to Materials Management team and Service-line Specialists through proficient knowledge of abstracting data
  utilizing applicable software program.
• Communicates with all levels of surgery team to resolve supply issues, special needs, re-establish par levels or reconcile product mix
  on shelves or specialty carts.
• Serves as a liaison to Materials Management, CSC, vendors, and Service-line Specialists or Nursing Operations Manager to improve
  efficiencies and customer service.
• Facilitates equivalent product substitutes with service-line Specialists, Nursing Operations Manager and Corporate Resource Analyst.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining Material Management’s process for reconciliation of borrowed / loaned product between
  departments or facilities outside of site specific surgical supply department.
• Ensures accuracy of Material management software by initiating request to add new supplies or correct data of existing supplies.
• Receives product, verifies description and quantity ordered with packing slip.
• Receives, opens boxed product, and restocks supplies promptly upon delivery.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of inventory area including shelves, carts, and bins.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
  and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Works on special projects as directed by department manager and/or designee(s).
• Investigates and formulates cost saving strategies.
• Participates in committees when assigned.
• Keeps the department manager informed of new products emerging on the market.
• Maintains new acquisition communication board.
• Participates in continuing quality improvement strategies.
• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude and dependability.
• Responsible for scheduling equipment maintenance and inventory control (in Emergency Services areas).

Education/Training
Associate’s degree. Two (2) years of directly related work experience may substitute for the Associate’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).

Experience
Two (2) years of experience in an inventory environment. Familiar with automated materials management systems.