Houston Methodist · 16 hours ago
Sr Supply Chain Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expHouston Methodist is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Technician responsible for performing inventory-related tasks in Supply Chain Management. The role includes receiving, storage, distribution, and replenishment of supplies and equipment, while also assisting with customer inquiries and performing financial transactions.
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Responsibilities
Performing the physical inventory-related tasks in Supply Chain Management, including but not limited to receiving, storage, distribution, and replenishment of supplies and equipment, including rental equipment, used throughout the hospital campus or central distribution center
Delivery of supply and equipment orders, stocking of supplies, rotation of supplies, checking of expiration dates, removal of excess inventory and cleaning of clinical equipment
Assist in customer inquiry and perform financial transactions in various hospital systems
Apply moderate skills and understanding of department and hospital processes and procedures, including but not limited to working knowledge of inventory management systems, clinical product and equipment, to provide support to clinical and ancillary areas, while working independently under minimal supervision
Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example
Serves as a lead resource, as appropriate, for off hours and weekends
Assists with training of personnel and role-models teamwork by responding positively to request for assistance
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve department goals
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover, retention, and employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability
Responds to supply and equipment needs by taking action on adjusting inventory levels, or PAR concerns, including updates, additions or subtractions
Efficiently delivers and stocks supplies and equipment needed on assigned units, or departments and communicating actions to internal customers
Receives, picks, stages and delivers supplies and equipment, including rental equipment, according to schedule and within established guidelines, while ensuring the transactions occurring physically mirror the transactions occurring within the appropriate inventory management system
Responds to and oversees supply and equipment requests, both urgent and routine, within established guidelines of the department
Reviews, maintains and executes changes for supply and equipment inventory levels to ensure inventory is managed and replenished appropriately to prevent stock-outs or over-stock situations
Using documentation such as delivery manifest, pick ticket or packing slip, inspects and audits supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures (i.e. quantity, unit of measure, correct label, physical condition, product expiration)
Assists with capture of non-conforming products by rounding and inspecting supplies and equipment when defects or recalls are identified and routinely for identification and removal of expired product
Ensures clinical supply and equipment areas are clean and organized
Responsible for basic trouble-shooting of concerns in the inventory management systems, including but not limited to PAR Excellence Scale Errors or locating deliveries based on workflow through the systems
Responsible for input of all Supply Chain transactions (inventory, receipt, etc.) and ensures transactions are completed accurately within the appropriate tracking systems and within the established guidelines of the department
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies
Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality of department services
Participates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development
Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Two years of previous experience in a customer service role or Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates critical thinking skills
Preferred
Knowledge of PPE and process requirements for Sterile Supply helpful
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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