Veterinary Specialty Hospital is seeking an Inventory Technician to add to our growing team!!
The purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects that are principally related to the inventory of VSH. The fundamental responsibility of the Inventory Technician is to effectively use all available resources to provide the best possible inventory operation; as well as to ensure the profitability of the practice. These duties include, but are not limited to overseeing ordering, stocking, and assessing the supply and equipment needs.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish inventory control systems to assure adequate stocks of supplies are available at each location. Working with vendor representatives, negotiate best prices for all products purchased.
• Manage supply activities. Supervise maintenance and proper storage of supplies and equipment. Analyze and monitor the turnover rate of supplies and equipment and provide necessary guidance in the requisition to replenish needed requirements.
• Meet with vendors to learn about new products, services, and pricing structures.
• Meet with the management team and practitioners regularly to assess product availability, concerns, and application.
• Stay current regarding any recent developments relative to new products or current products that are subject to backorders or being discontinued, share knowledge with team members.
• Monitor inventory costs and mark-up items according to the standardized industry benchmarks.
• Oversee the process of the receipt of shipment and unpacking of all inventory orders. Verify that all shipment documents match the shipment order and are received and undamaged. Returns incorrect or damaged shipments.
• Approve invoices in Workday and ensure they are correctly allocated to our location and coding.
• Monitor inventory and return items before they expire as well as return overstock items.
• Coordinate the ordering, logging, and tracking of controlled substances in the hospital, including maintaining stock in the lockboxes and keeping the lockbox integrity intact. (e.g., change locks, distribute keys)
• Oversee and utilize the hospital’s computer software to accurately and timely enter inventory data and coordinate with management any updates that are made to inventory items in regards to prices, markups, etc.
• Ensure that state pharmacy regulations and federal drug regulations are followed; coordinate with supervisors on controlled substance logs.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate SDS sheets and coordinate training and instruction with management and/or the hospital’s OSHA Safety Officer on any pertinent information regarding hazardous chemicals and/or products.
• Oversee physical inventory counts for quarterly and year-end to assure accurate numbers as dictated by the hospital’s management.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, repair, and ordering
• Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy
• Has transportation and is able to run errands as needed for hospital supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation to follow through on all responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel), email, and multiple veterinary software systems.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment and office equipment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and motivation skills. Has the ability to effectively solve problems dealing with staff conflict to personnel issues and performance. Has the ability to direct, guide, and assist a group of individuals.
• Requires strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits package for full-time employees include;

• health insurance
• dental, vision
• PTO (personal time off)
• 401K Plan
• continuing education
• life insurance
• pet discounts

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