Grane Rx · 2 months ago
Purchasing and Inventory Specialist
US-PA-Pittsburgh
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGrane Rx is a pharmacy company seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Specialist to join their Inventory Team. The role focuses on managing inventory across all pharmacy locations, overseeing purchasing processes, and generating critical reports to meet inventory objectives.
Health CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Planning, organizing, and implementation of all purchasing and inventory related functions
Plans optimal ordering patterns based on individual vendor attributes
Coordinates vendor ordering attributes for optimal pricing strategies
Places daily inventory items order for all pharmacy locations
Responsible for keeping accurate inventory records
Improve the accuracy of metrics such as inventory valuation, expired medication waste, and inventory audit count accuracy
Coordinates with Pharmacy staff to ensure fulfillment of daily orders
Improve maintenance of pharmacy inventory systems
Responsible for tracking dropship medications
Involved in audits counts of inventories including counting, investigating, and rectifying discrepancies
Maintain filing system for daily transaction documents
Process appropriate paperwork for transferring medication and supplies
Orders all ancillary supplies for each pharmacy location
Generates report looking at upcoming expired inventory items for all pharmacy locations, transfers inventory items and works with coordinator to ship
Coordinates with vendor analyst on discussing and resolving any inventory related issues
Coordinates inventory and remediation of excess pharmacy inventory
Coordinates inventory planning and purchase approval process for inventory projections
Assists in the insurance desk audit process
Integral part of the physical inventory process
Manages Omnicell inventory items, including but not limited to, utilization, optimization, audits, expired inventory items, Out of Stock, issues
Manages all Omnicell requests, including adding new users, utilizations, service issues, and cabinet connectivity
Ensures automated dispensing canister fills are scheduled and inventory items are ordered
Reviews inventory of automated controlled inventory cabinet
Generates report reviewing all canister meds, evaluates inventory items not on LTC contract and swaps
Reviews Wholesaler Opportunity report and makes necessary NDC changes for each pharmacy location
Manages out of stock and short supply inventory items
Adds new items to pharmacy inventory systems
Generates automated dispensing inventory reports and performs maintenance and updates on inventory items
Manages Pharmacy Cost Updates
Adds any NDCs to system related to backup pharmacy utilization
Establishes priority and sequence of purchase order approvals to ensure key suppliers receive PO’s in a timely fashion
Integrates inventory metrics exception alerts into daily and weekly order creations
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures
Performs other tasks as assigned by management
Travel up to 15%
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
1+ year(s) inventory experience, preferably in pharmaceutical field
Procurement and Inventory Control background
Proficiency in desktop analytics, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Exhibits meticulous work ethic and ambition to preserve quality control
Exhibits professional demeanor and ability to work well with others
Incorporates company's core values into daily work
Exhibits strong organizational skills
Knowledge of pharmaceutical medication and supplies
Knowledge of storage skills, such as, refrigerated items, outdates, and hazardous materials
Preferred
Bachelor degree preferred
Company
Grane Rx
Grane Rx provides long-term care pharmacy solutions and services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase