Supply Chain Analyst jobs in Virginia State University, VA

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Responsible for supply inventory management and using financial analysis to monitor and improve processes at assigned site.  Manages specialized medical supply inventories, stock locations, and receiving processes.  Controls specialized and high dollar implants and supplies.  Maintains key documentation and records.  Leads special projects within the Supply Chain departments.  Designs, maintains orderliness and cleanliness of stock locations.   Leads stock inventories.  Performs research and resolves recalls.  Onboards, mentors, and trains associates.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages specialized medical supply par locations, inventories, and implants; creates and designs new par locations and adjusts items and inventory levels per utilization analysis
• Responsible for inventory management program including inventory turns, excess, stock rotation and expiration date management
• Manages consignment inventory programs and compliance documentation
• Submits purchase and bill-only requisitions in compliance with cost accounting and contract compliance policies
• Conducts research Purchase Order statuses and resolves perpetual inventory item issues
• Manages overnight, backorders, and stock out requests at the needs of the department and communicates impact to department leaders
• Arranges critical expediting transportation needs to support patient care
• Reconciles and remedies shipping errors and incorrectly shipped product
• Investigates applicability of product recalls, pulls affected equipment / supplies, and maintains product recall system records accurately
• Leads or participates in continuous process improvement initiatives for supply chain department
• Onboards new associates; mentors less experienced associates; trains non-Supply Chain associates on enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other Supply Chain processes                                                          

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (required)

Education

High School diploma or GED (required)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience in inventory management or supply chain function (required)

2 years in medical Supply Chain operations (preferred)

Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement experience (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                           X                                                                       

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                      X                                                                       

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                     X                                                                       

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                  X                                                                       

Stoop, Kneel                                                                      X                                                                     

Crawling                                                                             X                                                                     

Climbing                                                                             X                                                                     

Balance                                                                               X                                                                     

Bending                                                                              X                                                                    

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                            X                                        

Walking                                                                              X                                                                   

Standing                                                                                                        X                                        

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Lean methodologies

5S Programs

Continuous Improvement Process

Data entry

Resource utilization

Safety standards

Supply inventory

Supply chain

Financial management

Enterprise resource management

Project management

Purchase orders

Leadership

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com