SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska.
We see our employees as our strongest assets.
It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career.
We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobMaintains PAR inventory control processes that result in aligning supply needs with inventory financial targets.
Maintains appropriate PAR Inventory and on-hand supply levels, including management of min/max and reorder points.Manages physical inventories and cycle counts and PAR valuation reporting.Optimizes inventory levels for all warehouse stock items and PAR inventory items.Monitors daily critical metrics/benchmarks (i.e., inventory valuation, adjustments), reporting any identified variances to management/supervision.
Coordinates with clinical staff on backorders and assists in the approval of substitute items.Runs reports to identify out-of-stock PAR items daily.Implements "LEAN Principles" for the Supply Chain to continuously improve and to reduce and eliminate waste that can improve cycle time, reduce labor and staff costs, and/or improve product quality and deliveries.Assists the Lead Inventory Management Specialist in eliminating non-value-added steps and waste in product storage processes such as receiving, put-away/storing, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, excess inventories which require additional space and reduce warehousing efficiency, and excess motion and handling.Establishes official PAR inventories in the Lawson Mobile Supply Chain Management (MSCM) system and prints bar codes for all inventories for scanning.Prepares, analyzes and distributes monthly benchmark reports on all supply activities, providing technical advice, resources and assistance as needed concerning PAR Inventory needs.Runs monthly reports to conduct a price/cost analysis on all medical supplies and report to the Lead Inventory Management Specialist.Tracks and monitors inventory turnover rates, adjusted minimums and maximums, and recommendations for department process improvement.Assists Warehouse Supervisor in establishing forecasting methods, forecasting current and future inventory and non-inventory supply requirements, and coordinating forecast utilization with consortium Departments, inventory, purchasing, sales representatives, vendors, and manufacturers.Additional Details:Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredA combination of related education and work experience in Purchasing and Inventory Control Systems in an inventory related setting.Experience RequiredFour years' experience in purchasing or inventory control (preferred).Knowledge ofAccounting, purchasing, or inventory ERP computer systems.Ability toHandle multiple responsibilities and direction from diverse team members including clinical staff.Adjust reorder points and reorder quantities in Lawson System to ensure required items are available while maximizing inventory turns and reducing overall inventory valuation.Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain staff and clinical resources for all applicable inventory issues and concerns.Coordinate supply transfers and issues with other departments or inventory locations.Process daily requisitions, Purchase Orders through the Lawson System for all inventory items maintained in assigned area.Move items up to 500 poundsLift heavy itemsTravel Required: Up to 25% travel expected.Position Information:Work Shift:OT 8/40If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!