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Sr Supply Chain Associate
Position Details
Department: PCH-MAIN | Distribution & Central Supply Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Material Mgmt/Purchasing Posting #: 1011586 Employee Type: Full-TimePosition Summary
This position performs a variety of inventory-related duties including receiving, ordering, supply-stocking, and distribution functions for all clinical and non-clinical areas of the facility to provide for the continuous availability of supplies for efficient department operations. This role will maintain required inventory management processes and meeting supply needs by assuring accurate and prompt ordering and delivery to departments with emphasis on urgent needs. Collaborates with Departmental leaders to foster a Customer service-oriented environment and precept and train new associates. May be required to fill shifts at other facilities when necessary due to need/staffing shortages.
Position Duties
- Places routine and ad hoc supply orders, distributes, and stocks supplies to all supply locations in accordance with clinical priorities and established policies and procedures. Coordinates deliveries of supplies/other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as needed. Monitors expiration dates, min/max levels and kanban according to established standards. Maintains a clean and safe work area. Acts as a mentor/preceptor to new and less experienced Supply Chain Associates. Able to work and complete all assigned tasks with minimal supervision from Team Lead and/or Supervisor/Manager. Acts as back-up Team Lead if necessary.
- Receives incoming shipments into ERP system and confirms units of measure and appropriate dispensing units. Assists in resolving and reporting issues related to incoming item damages, substitutions, back orders, and misdirected orders. Provides timely processing and delivery of all incoming shipments to appropriate departments.
- Maintains current inventory records by using appropriate Supply Chain Technologies (e.g., eStock, Lawson, etc.) to accurately document movement of supplies, to provide up to date inventory information. Collaborates with Inventory Control to oversee inventory management of supply areas, including min/max levels, eStock signage updates, and kanban. Effectively uses the ERP and other software to pull reports, find products, and run reports to close out daily transactions.
- Proactively provides recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain Management. Collaborates with other Supply Chain stakeholders and departmental leaders to adjust par levels and address slow-moving items based on supply usage. Collaborates with Inventory Control to manage inventory including restocks and sub management. Assists in preparations for and performs regular cycle counting. Is required to be cross-trained and perform, when needed, in all other Supply Chain related responsibilities.
- Receives urgent supply requests from departments, verifies urgent nature, and if necessary, coordinates immediate delivery of items ensuring accuracy and timeliness of response in accordance with established standards.
- Stocks and replenishes code carts, mother carts, airway bags to provide for ongoing availability of required items in accordance with established policies and procedures. Troubleshoots supply shortage issues and reports known impacts to Supply Chain leaders and Inventory Control.
- Re-stocks clean equipment rooms by established par levels and delivers equipment upon request.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
MissionTo advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
VisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable