Supply Chain Operations Lead - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Hospital

• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations and activities of assigned department and staff to ensure goals and objectives are achieved during assigned shifts.
• Identifies excess inventory, returning stock and processing credits; notifies supervisor of outdates or slow-moving inventory.
• Oversees and coordinates the distribution of materials and supplies to ensure a safe and timely delivery to designated locations.
• Provides support and oversight for onboarding and training new staff members.
• Responsible for replenishment of warehouse / storeroom ordering.
• Assists with supply availability during backorders or substitutions, ensuring timely product availability.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and vehicles to ensure safe operations, where applicable.
• Assist in the creation and updates of order guides / par locations, storeroom organization, and labeling system upkeep to ensure an efficient ordering and inventory process.
• Effectively works with corporate for item add/activations, contract issues and item integrity.
• Assists with conversions to ensure they are thoroughly completed. Update order guides, SOPs, and preference cards, when applicable.
• Drives Supply Chain strategies in the department and hospital locations.
• Maintains warehouse and par locations, including accurate replenishments, organization, labeling systems, and periodic par evaluations and adjustments.
• Follows procedures for accurate receiving and delivery of shipments. Reconciles paperwork and issues to completion.
• Participates in putaway and validation process of perpetual inventory items, and issues and credits materials from the inventory management point-of-use system.
  
  

Education/Training.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Experience with use of heavy equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, dock equipment, etc., preferred
• Ability to act independently
• Demonstrates imitative, dependability, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to review information and take action.
  • An Associate’s degree can substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree can substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience.

Experience

• Six (6) years of experience in warehouse, inventory or customer service; required.
• Familiarity with automated supply chain inventory management systems.