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Gillette Children's
Inventory Specialist (Part-Time/Weekends)
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What they do
An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$42,476 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
This position is for weekends, 2 weekends per month 8:30 am-2:30 pm per shift. Order, maintain, and replenish products and supplies in the hospital department areas. Order, maintain and replenish products and supplies in the Supply Chain inventory locations and in the hospital and clinics' supply areas. Compensation & Benefits The hourly wage for this opportunity is $23.98/hour to $ 35.97 /hour, with a median wage of $ 29.97 /hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits. Primary Job Responsibilities Orders, maintains, and replenishes products and supplies in the Supply Chain storeroom, warehouse and at the hospital and clinics. Utilizes min/max levels to create requisitions for supply replenishment needs in the Storeroom, hospital, and metro area clinics. Gathers supplies from the Storeroom and/or Warehouse to replenish supplies in patient care areas. Stocks supplies in all areas using the first in first out (FIFO) inventory management methodology. Rotates supplies as appropriate, utilizing the expiration dates of products. Checks supplies for accuracy and expiration dates before issuing to patient care areas. Continues to check product for expiration dates monthly. Uses electronic ordering systems - handheld scanners and inventory management system. Able to identify all stock by name and basic function. Utilizes min/max levels to create requisitions for supply replenishment needs in the Storeroom, hospital, and metro area clinics. Gathers supplies from the Storeroom and/or Warehouse to replenish supplies in patient care areas. Stocks supplies in all areas using the first in first out (FIFO) inventory management methodology. Rotates supplies as appropriate, utilizing the expiration dates of products. Checks supplies for accuracy and expiration dates before issuing to patient care areas. Continues to check product for expiration dates monthly. Uses electronic ordering systems - handheld scanners and inventory management system. Able to identify all stock by name and basic function. Rationalizes and manages inventory levels. Completes cycle counting of the Storeroom and Warehouse per the defined schedule. Investigates significant variances in an effort to reduce variances going forward. Makes and follows through on recommendations to remove/add products to inventory locations and adjust min/max levels. Identifies opportunities for product standardization/rationalization to the appropriate Products/VA committee or Supervisor. Completes cycle counting of the Storeroom and Warehouse per the defined schedule. Investigates significant variances in an effort to reduce variances going forward. Makes and follows through on recommendations to remove/add products to inventory locations and adjust min/max levels. Identifies opportunities for product standardization/rationalization to the appropriate Products/VA committee or Supervisor. Receives and ships product, equipment and supplies. Completes receiving transactions of all incoming deliveries from Suppliers. Matches packing slips, physical product and purchase order requirements before receipt transaction. Reports any discrepancies to the appropriate Buyer immediately. Delivers all incoming shipments to the appropriate recipient within 4 hours of shipment arrival. Packages and ship outbound product, shipments and supplies to patients and suppliers utilizing the preferred shipment methods. Schedules return of rental equipment as requested. Completes receiving transactions of all incoming deliveries from Suppliers. Matches packing slips, physical product and purchase order requirements before receipt transaction. Reports any discrepancies to the appropriate Buyer immediately. Delivers all incoming shipments to the appropriate recipient within 4 hours of shipment arrival. Packages and ship outbound product, shipments and supplies to patients and suppliers utilizing the preferred shipment methods. Schedules return of rental equipment as requested. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent experience Must have a current, valid and good standing driver's license, with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience Preferred Medical Product Knowledge Warehouse Knowledge Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of medical supplies Knowledge of inventory management Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills Attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient data entry skills Knowledge and understanding of personal computers including standard e-mail and calendar products Able to learn special purpose software as required Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and with a team Capable of driving light or medium duty vans Maintain professional appearance Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws. Gillette Children's is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses. To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers . Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action.