Supply Chain Technician

Supply Chain Tech

The role of Supply Chain Tech is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain process.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining familiarity with each supply item, including nomenclature, the unit of measure, and product family, and being able to communicate effectively with clinical staff
• Utilizing equipment to replenish all supply items daily and provide feedback on stock shortages. Communicating usage trends, shortages, picking errors, and damaged items to supervision and the clinical areas
• Monitoring the environment, ensuring that all activities related to the supply chain process comply with safety regulations and company policies, including JCAHO.
• Accessing the hospital computer system to communicate with staff about supply and equipment changes
• Reviewing Materials Matters to ensure compliance with clinical product changes
• Initiating, tracking, and verifying receipt of supply orders
• Ensuring all necessary information about inventory issuance and returns are entered accurately into the MMIS. Calculating unit of measure conversion rates
• Contacting customers daily to monitor any service concerns individual departments may be experiencing as it relates to supply chain management
• Maintaining a neat, orderly work environment in each of the clinical areas serviced, including rotation of stock, validation of expiration dates, disposal of any refuse, adherence to storage requirements, and neatening of existing stock. Keeping areas free of fire and safety hazards
• Creating weekly reports for the areas serviced and provided to supervision. Providing metrics to include service calls, validation of supply costs, rotation of stock (stock turns), and expiration date validation
• Furthering knowledge and skills through attendance and participation at conferences, seminars, and in-service programs

Qualifications

Years of Experience : Entry Level

Education Requirement : High school diploma or equivalent

Language Skills : Proficient in English, both verbally and written

Requirements