Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Job Summary:
Works under the supervision of the Supply Chain Operations Manager and is a member of the Specialty departments Supply Chain Operations Team. Responsible for the overall management of inventory in assigned unit(s) as it relates to supply replenishment, maximizing quality, minimizing costs and supporting department goals within system supply chain objectives. Responsible for having a working knowledge of the product lines associated with assigned specialty department. Supports department to ensure existing inventory and associated expenses are within budgeted targets. Responsible for ensuring consumable supplies are accurately controlled to reduce obsolescence, outdates and waste within the assigned unit(s). This is accomplished through the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels based on PAR Optimization utilization calculations, product rotation; outdate management and ongoing communications with both the customer and Supply Chain Management team. Responsible for all replenishment orders, managing returns, recalls and product conversions within areas of assigned responsibility to include ensuring proper supply levels, labeling and handheld changes in PeopleSoft. Coordinates and performs scheduled physical inventories of assigned areas within the specialty areas and works with the Supply Chain Management Team and department management to analyze outcomes to adjust inventory levels as appropriate.

Education:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Experience:
Required:
2 years Healthcare Supply Chain Management experience

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Preferred: CMRP, Beginner use of Excel, Word, PeopleSoft ERP

Department Position Summary: Responsible for the overall management of inventory in assigned unit(s) as it relates to supply replenishment, maximizing quality, minimizing costs and supporting department goals within system supply chain objectives. Responsible for having a working knowledge of the product lines associated with assigned specialty department. Supports department to ensure existing inventory and associated expenses are within budgeted targets. Responsible for ensuring consumable supplies are accurately controlled to reduce obsolescence, outdates and waste within the assigned unit(s). This is accomplished through the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels based on PAR Optimization utilization calculations, product rotation; outdate management and ongoing communications with both the customer and Supply Chain Management team. Responsible for all replenishment orders, managing returns, recalls and product conversions within areas of assigned responsibility to include ensuring proper supply levels, labeling and handheld changes in PeopleSoft. Coordinates and performs scheduled physical inventories of assigned areas within the specialty areas and works with the Supply Chain Management Team and department management to analyze outcomes to adjust inventory levels as appropriate.