Inventory Controller

req#: 253101

Location: Canton, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hosp ,

Professional Area: Supply Chain

Department: 1912 Supply Chain Management-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code: C99999

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers 476 beds and a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

We are looking to add an Inventory Coordinator to our dedicated team. As the Inventory Coordinator, you will act as the liaison between the department and Supply Chain Management to ensure that inventory levels reflect the department's needs. Your duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Managing all phases of ordering, receiving, distribution, and warehousing of all essential departmental equipment and supplies. 

• Resolving shipping and receiving issues directly with vendors. 

• Producing monthly statistical reports, completing a physical inventory and performing cycle counts. 

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

• Has at least 1 year of experience working in a warehouse or inventory management. 

• Can operate forklifts, walkie riders, and pallet jacks. 

• Has strong communication skills.  

• Is reliable and efficient.  

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

• Manages all phases of ordering, receiving, distribution, and warehousing of all essential departmental equipment and supplies.
• Implements, manages, and maintains inventory systems to order, control, expedite, and inventory supplies to enhance the fiscal management of the department.
• Schedules and coordinates the daily flow of activity for receiving.
• Resolves shipping and receiving issues directly with the vendor or carriers.
• Coordinates the receipt and storage of supplies on the dock and within bulk storage.
• Performs administrative functions related to the department inventory control and distribution.
• Produces monthly statistical reports, completes a physical inventory and performs cycle counts as required.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of new procedures, policies and systems.
• Maintains the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with all vendor representatives, conducts business according to established principles and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management may substitute for the required experience.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Two years experience in inventory control functions with responsibility for par levels, purchasing functions, inventory analysis, and usage trends.
• Preferred experience in healthcare supply chain function.
• On-the-Job Training: Six months on-the-job training required to learn specialized surgery components, inventory systems, and departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system, and in some locations, off-site
• Must have own transportation to travel to multiple sites.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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