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The University of Iowa
Supply Chain Coordinator - 1st Shift
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What they do
A Supply Chain Specialist coordinates shipments and works to improve supply chain processes at a company or organization. Procures materials and manages order prices and quantities; receives shipments and organizes inventories; forecasts demand, responds to changes in demand, and resolves supply chain issues.
$79,950 / year median in Iowa
+16% projected growth
Job Description
UI Health Care department of Material Services is seeking a full-time Supply Chain Coordinator on 1st shift. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The position supports the Linen Department within Material Services. The major function of the position is to provide functional and administrative supervision of 1st and 2nd shift Linens. Coordinate the delivery of clean linen, soiled linen collection, and ensure all areas are stocked appropriately. Physically receive, store, and distribute linens. Operate hand controlled material handling equipment normally associated with unloading and loading trucks in a shipping and receiving dock setting as well as using push carts to move supplies throughout the building as required. Update inventory and receipt transactions within PeopleSoft. Replenish the linen cabinets and update inventory balances as required, troubleshoot as necessary. Respond to questions and concerns of clinic customers, assess issues and solve problems in a timely professional manner. Interact with UI Laundry to determine product selection. Resolve customer concerns. Communicate consistently with customers, staff and Material Services leadership. Will be responsible for training new staff members and ensuring staff are following all applicable policies and procedures. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved. Oversee inventory controls; determine reorder amounts. Mange merchandise assortment and new production information. Analyze usage trends and make recommendations. Partners with UI Laundry to receive adequate amounts of linens. Determine staffing needs for the unit, work with staff to accommodate vacations/leaves without paying premium wages to cover the work that needs to be completed. Manage budget when identifying inventory discrepancies, locate missing product and accurately make adjustment in electronic inventory system to appropriately charge out for products. Review usage reports, track product stock outs and make par level recommendations accordingly.