Duke University · 1 day ago
Supply Chain Associate-1st Shift
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDuke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to support inventory management and ensure the timely distribution of supplies and equipment. The role involves responsibilities such as restocking supplies, managing deliveries, and maintaining accurate inventory records to enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Distribute and restock supplies and/or linen to end-users
Use appropriate Supply Chain technologies (e.g., Pyxis and SAP) to document the movement of supplies
Perform regular cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of stock levels
Check expiration dates on supplies, documenting and discarding expired products as needed
Accept and sign for deliveries from distributors
Inspect shipments, enter Goods Receipts into SAP, and file packing slips
Report identified shipment discrepancies to on-site Supply Chain management
Prepare and ship vendor returns and rotate stock in all areas
Move and stock supplies in appropriate shelving locations once receiving is complete
Transport shipments from the loading dock to the stockroom and deliver packages to the correct recipients
Deliver non-supply items (e.g., medical gas, linen) in a timely manner
Participate in and perform mid-year and year-end inventory counts
Ensure all STAT orders are completed according to specified service level agreements
Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with end-users to address supply and linen questions
Ensure all Supply Chain work areas and supply storage areas throughout the facility are clean and organized
Proactively provide recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain management
Act as a mentor and preceptor to all Level 1 Supply Chain Associates; serve as a back-up Team Lead if necessary
Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with customers in all areas, including nursing floors and OR environments (e.g., physicians, surgical techs, nurses), to address supply-related questions
Deliver, manage, and coordinate supplies and other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as needed
Manage inventory, assist in preparations, and perform the annual inventory
Oversee consignment inventory, related processes, and inventory management of procedural areas
Proactively collaborate with Supply Chain stakeholders to adjust PAR levels and address slow-moving items based on usage
Troubleshoot supply shortage issues and articulate the known impact
Effectively use the ERP system to pull reports, find products, use handheld technologies for delivery and PAR replenishment, and run reports in SAP to close out daily transactions
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the TIMS module, including receiving and documenting
Pull EPIC and Pyxis reports and analyze data to provide appropriate recommendations
Participate in PERT, OR EDIT, and VAT discussions as assigned
Access and utilize Vendormate for vendor management as assigned
Work with customers to help reconcile invoices as needed
Complete all assigned tasks with minimal supervision from the Team Lead and Manager
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED is required
At least one year of work experience in distribution, warehousing, shipping, receiving, logistics, material handling, customer service, inventory control, or a comparable service line
A valid Driver's License may be required
Must have the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Daily duties frequently require reaching, lifting, stooping, and bending
Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve organizational and team goals
Possesses a sense of urgency and a proactive customer service philosophy
Contributes to new ideas and problem-solving
Preferred
Some college-level coursework is preferred
Experience in a fast-paced, customer-service environment is strongly preferred
At least two years of work experience in distribution, warehousing, shipping, receiving, logistics, material handling, customer service, inventory control, or a comparable service line
Experience using an ERP system
Demonstrated competency in inventory management
Benefits
$2500 Commitment Bonus
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
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2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
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Professor and Director
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Professor
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