Supply Chain Associate III

Sentara is hiring a Supply Chain Associate III in Suffolk, Virginia

This is a Full-Time, Rotating Shift opportunity with GREAT Benefits!!!

The Supply Chain Logistics Associate III is responsible for the supply management function in the designated assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining close communication with the Clinical & Supply Chain Leadership, Colleagues, and other staff regarding supply related topics. These topics may be involved, but are not limited to Back Orders, Limited Supplies, Product Changes, Recalls and Conversions. Ability to support the department independently and in collaboration with other support staff.

Inventory Management:
• Manage inventory balances across the designated areas.
• Ability to understand the logistical requirements to meet demand during an ever-changing global supply chain and possess the flexibility to pivot a plan at a moment's notice.
• Responsible for the ordering, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies in the assigned areas. Implements established plan which ensures supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly.
• Track shipments and coordinate internal stock transfers as well as resolving delays.
• Assist as necessary with product conversions and or substitutions.
• Managing non-conforming supplies including returns in assigned designated areas
• Ability to stay focused and possess the time management skills to prioritize tasks ensuring job requirements are met
• Solid critical thinking skill and good stewardship of supply management in their respective areas

Reporting / Communication/ Customer Support:
• Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service.
• Follow up timely with internal and external customers using email, phone, or other means acceptable for use by Sentara
• Ability to timely escalate critical product shortage and stock out matters to management.
• Capable of escalating with vendor representatives our product demand needs including deficiencies related to their failure to supply and meet our inventory levels.
• Employee knowledgeable in navigating various platforms, ERPs, and other 3rd party systems.
• Individual must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

At least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, healthcare experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Competitive Retirement Saving programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• Student Debt Program

Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs.

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) 

Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees (including 1,375 physicians and advanced practice providers), 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves over 900,000 members.

We are recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and are strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members.

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