Medical Demand Planner

Mercy Ships is an international faith-based organization that delivers free, life-changing surgical care to those that need it most in sub-Saharan Africa using hospital ships, and you can help! Our staff and crew are ordinary people working together to achieve extraordinary things.

To be considered for this role, please submit an application at careers.mercyships.org. Join us!

Mercy Ships is seeking a Medical Demand Planner to oversee the ongoing development and function of the medical supplies for the Africa Mercy Ships Health Care System.

What you’ll contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Oversee the maintenance of the master Medical Needs List including disposables and equipment.
• Review weekly/monthly usage of medical supply adjusting shipments to meet that anticipated needs based on usage levels.
• Facilitate bi-weekly procurement calls with Africa Mercy (AFM) program staff. Address and document any expressed concerns. Maintain oversight of the Hospital Request tracking form which documents shortages or abnormal usage level/supply level issues.
• Liaise with the Africa Mercy Supply Manager to identify monthly product shipping plans (monthly pick list) from the European Distribution Center (EDC) and International Support Center (ISC).
• Coordinate with point of service personnel and program managers to develop standardized medical supplies list, based as much as possible on per patient utilization.
• Review, recommend, and approve any product changes or additions utilizing appropriate consultants and program managers (vendor changes may be approved by procurement department).
• Communicate regular updates to Health Care Services Director, Procurement Manager, and Hospital Coordinator-AFM regarding status of supplies.
• Liaise with Procurement Coordinators regarding the acquisition of medical supplies.
• Oversee the correct description/distribution for medical supplies in the Supply Chain Management System.

What you’ll receive:

• The opportunity to use your professional skills to make a global impact.
• The opportunity to live out your faith at work.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan, with matching contribution.
• Paid holidays and a competitive rate of Paid Time Off accrual.
• Staff devotionals, prayer time, and Chaplaincy support.
• On-campus dining, including a specialty coffee shop.
• On-campus recreation, including indoor basketball and rock climbing wall, weight room, walking and biking trails, a disk golf course, and an outdoor pool.

For this role, you’ll need:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook while willing to learn the procurement database.
• May require occasional domestic and international travel.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.

Education and Experience

• Administrative experience helpful.
• Medical experience preferred.
• Working knowledge or Mercy ships and Hospital Programs preferred.
• Experience working with people and organizational systems. International experience is a plus.
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred. High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.

When you join Mercy Ships, you become part of the family. Each Mercy Shipper makes a profound impact on thousands of lives through their commitment to our mission of using hospital ships, bringing hope and healing to Africa. Come and make a difference with us.

To be considered for this role, please submit an application at careers.mercyships.org. Join us!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location