Lead Materials Associate

Job Description This position is responsible for maintaining all supply chain elements for their defined/designated areas of responsibility. The Lead may be assigned to focus on specific projects, areas of the hospital or working with Materials Associates. Cross trained to perform all activities of a materials associate. Demonstrates self-motivation and positive attitude. Guidance with materials associates assigned to designated areas. Collaborate with clinical team for appropriate balance of inventory. Point person of resolution for supply disruption and prioritizing tasks. Issues or concerns will be coordinated with supervisor/manager to address and resolve. Supply ordering of all products for defined areas. Inventory management of specials (non-standard items) requiring product search and communication with strategic sourcing managers, vendor/reps, others. Work back orders- coordinate subs and/or transfer from other area/hospital. Maintain par levels, by balancing inventories through inventory turns/cost of inventory, P.O. tracking, backorder management, sourcing and communication /collaboration with clinical partners and corporate supply chain team. Analyze inventory/usage levels and communicate with clinical teams of all par changes/suggestions. Complete supply ordering and manage/monitor Implant/Tissue management. Receiving issue resolution, exception management, and product returns oversight, product returns management. Participate in physical inventory. Achieve quality and safety expectations including auditing inventory locations for regulatory compliance such as cleanliness, organization, expired supplies, ceiling heights and supplies put away in the correct locations. Participation in collaborative projects (with clinical teams, other Hospitals, corporate supply chain team, etc.…). Facilitate improvements through PDCA cycles, exceptional analytics/analysis and lean methods. Ensure staff compliance with department, hospital, state and federal regulations. Standard Qualifications: Two-year degree preferred. A knowledge of inventory management practices is required. An ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks at one time, diffuse urgent scenarios, and excellent problem-solving and customer service skills is required. None required; AHRMM CMRP, APICS CPIM or Lean process improvement certification preferred. Mid-level computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet, MMIS, required. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: 2 years Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/job-alerts When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply. http://www.myworkday.com/saintlukes/d/task/1422$1011.htmld