Technician - Supply Chain

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for the replenishment and stocking of supplies for Livingston HealthCare, and for managing, receiving, and processing freight shipments in the warehouse. Supply replenishment includes working with customers to ensure supply requests are fulfilled and delivered within the time frame required; electronic PAR sheet management; maintaining organized department supply storage areas; and checking stock, picking, pulling, issuing, and delivering supplies as needed. Freight management includes physically loading and unloading all packages delivered daily from the loading dock to the warehouse; verifying package contents against purchasing documents; receiving deliveries in the database; processing and filing all paperwork and data associated with deliveries; unpacking items from boxes, and stocking items appropriately on warehouse shelves. Duties include utilizing the computer database system to maintain/update data and record all transactions; participating in inventory control and routine warehouse maintenance; and assiting with the courier duties as needed.

Schedule:

• 1.0FTE(40hours)
• Mon-Fri
• 8:00am- 5:00pm flexible

Compensation:

• $20.00/hr DOE
• Robust Benefits Package

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work closely with LHC staff and managers to ensure that supplies are being re-stocked and managed within departments accurately and efficiently.
2. Interface appropriately with physicians, hospital staff, vendors, and patients concerning requests for supplies and equipment.
3. Check supplies in LHC departments by using PAR (periodic automatic replacement) level supply management tools.
4. Pull needed supplies from warehouse inventory, issue supplies to departments, and deliver supplies to all stocking areas in the facility.
5. Efficiently operate the supply chain database, to perform all necessary tasks.
6. Use computer applications (Excel and Word) to create, maintain, and modify PAR sheets and re-stock instructions for departments.
7. Unload and transport all daily freight deliveries into the LHC warehouse – inspect, verify, document, receive, unpack, and stock all medical and non-medical supplies on the warehouse shelves.
8. Manage all documentation and paperwork associated with freight deliveries, purchase orders, and supply distribution requests – including generating electronic copies of files (scanning and saving documents to a server) and filing physical copies of paperwork appropriately.
9. Assist with reordering stocked and special order items - this includes monitoring min/max levels, pulling reorder information, helping to prepare and place purchase orders, and checking on order status.
10. Prepare FedEx and UPS shipments.
11. Conduct product inventory.
12. Actively participate in Performance Improvement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
2. As needed, assist with providing courier service from the main Livingston HealthCare campus to outlying buildings and facilities, including delivery of equipment, interdepartmental mail, supplies, catering, lab work, and laundry.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

1. High school degree or equivalent.
2. Ability to meet the physical demands classifications of position (on a routine and repetitive basis employee will be required to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, stretch, reach and lift 40-60 pounds from floor height to waist level, and carry 40-50 pounds).
3. Skilled with basic computer applications, MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and ability to learn our information management system.
4. Proficient spelling, reading, writing, and mathematics skills required.
5. Strong customer service experience and skills.
6. Ability to respond courteously in the face of interruptions and frequent change of assignments.
7. Must be very detail oriented, highly motivated, innovative and well-organized.
8. Effective communication skills - must have the ability to prepare and communicate reports and complex data through written and verbal means.
9. Must possess maturity to act independently or as a team player when required.
10. Current Montana driver’s license.
11. Good driving record.
12. Ability to be covered by Livingston HealthCare automobile insurance.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post secondary degree.
2. Previous stock experience.
3. Hospital supply experience.
4. Familiarity with medical terms.
5. Experience with the Lawson database system or other electronic inventory management systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands: Medium to medium-heavy according to Livingston HealthCare’s physical demand classifications (on a routine and repetitive basis employee will be required to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, stretch, reach and lift 40-60 pounds from floor height to waist level, and carry 40-50 pounds). Although on occasion an employee may be required to lift, carry, push, or pull objects or patients heavier than said classification, with or without assistance. Walking and standing for extended periods of time will be required. Occasionally required to lift and work in confined spaces such as LHC vehicles and patient homes. Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment and tools used to move supplies. Work is performed in a variety of environments at multiple locations, occasionally working in confined spaces, dangerous situations and various weather conditions.

Machinery and Equipment: Frequently operating Livingston HealthCare owned vehicles. Frequent use of hand tools and miscellaneous equipment to move supplies. Frequent use of office equipment and a computer.

Exposure: Frequent exposure to weather elements (operating vehicle, delivering supplies outside the building and receiving freight). Occasional exposure to moving objects and confined spaces. Rare exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids.