Inventory Control Planner

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume.

This 1.0 FTE inventory control clerk will perform day-to-day duties in specialty pharmacy warehouse for optimal supply chain and shipping operations at the facility.

The incumbent will focus on supply chain logistics of non-drug inventory (cold chain packaging supplies, room temperature packaging supplies, bulk orders of drug inventory) and courier delivery/pickup of supplies to/from the specialty pharmacy facility. The incumbent will provide supply chain logistics support for the specialty pharmacy and other areas within the Department of Pharmacy.

This position will require the incumbent to work on-site 100%.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound drugs to/from the facility for the Department.
• Accept medication deliveries on behalf of licensed pharmacy staff.
• Reconciling drug shipments received to drug orders and identify any discrepancies.
• Replenish drug supplies including shipping and packing supplies, prescription medication supplies (bottles, vials, caps).
• Perform cycle counts to ensure inventory systems are accurate and up to date.
• Manage drug inventory including forecasting usage, ordering, receipt, and storage.
• Provides information to determine status of current orders and to forecast needs for future orders.
• Compiles records of amount, type, drug lot numbers, expiration dating, and value of drugs or stock on hand.
• Monitors reorder points and communicate with pharmacy buyers to replenish stock.
• Notifies supervisor of irregularities and pharmacy buyers when drug levels reach designated reorder point.
• Compiles information on receipt or disbursement of inventories and computes inventory balances, prices and costs.
• Operation of forklift and other heavy equipment related to warehouse operations.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

• 0-3 years of experience in pharmacy supply chain logistics.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to effectively work with multiple stakeholders in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. and applicants for this position should be prepared for tasks that involve extended periods of standing and mobility throughout the workday.
• This position requires operation of a forklift. Forklift training and certification will be provided by the Department.

• Ideal candidate will be patient-centered, adaptable to change, innovative, and willing to take on tasks/responsibilities with autonomy and creativity as we are a growing program, and the working environment will continue to change.

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.