Inventory Specialist

Title:

Inventory Specialist

Location:

165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Morris Cancer Center)

Department:
Distribution

Req #:

Status:
Hourly (Per Diem)

Shift: Evening 2:00‑10:30 pm, alternating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $17.68‑$25.57 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing supply chain activities in the assigned area at the direction of the supply chain management. Performs procurement activities for assigned procedural areas in a cost‑effective manner using current inventory management processes and procedures, communicates product concerns to supply chain management and seeks input or approval from the Clinical Resource Directors for all newly requested items prior to placing an order, and is expected to be in business‑appropriate attire prior to the start of the scheduled shift.

The specialist consistently anticipates customer needs and expectations; responds to supply inquiries in a timely and effective manner.

• Conduct procedural area supply chain activities for assigned areas, including special item requests across all service lines.
• Research, mitigate, and resolve customer concerns and escalates when needed.
• Perform delegated tasks and special projects as assigned by the supply chain procedural area manager, coordinator, or supervisor.
• Act as a subject matter expert in assigned procedural area areas.
• Attend daily meetings and huddles.
• Proactively plan for future supply needs by reviewing department reports and procuring goods in a timely manner (procedural area booking sheets and schedules).
• Identify and report safety concerns, medical errors, device malfunctions, and facility damage (e.g., walls, ceiling tiles).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Two to three years of supply chain procedural area experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Practice and adherence to all department and organizational policies, procedures, initiatives, and training.

• Full Time; 2 pm‑10:30 pm with alternating weekends and holidays.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.