Inventory Control Coordinator

General Summary of Position

Reporting to the Inventory Control Manager, the Inventory Control Coordinator establishes, monitors and controls warehouse inventory levels. Interfaces with Information Systems and provides PC and ERP systems support for the department.

• Establishes, monitors and controls all inventory levels and associated metrics which indirectly affect budgetary constraints.
• Verifies stockouts, performs cycle counts to verify inventory quantities, and resolves discrepancies.
• Maintains and performs item and par level changes as needed in all materials management systems and physical storage locations.
• Investigates inquiries concerning departmental supply charges.
• Uses the ERP system and other materials management systems to generate reports that aid in the investigation of inventory problems and input warehouse/purchasing changes. Creates and monitors requests for item master adds, changes and deletes (ACD's).
• Trains associates on PC and ERP system applications, departmental inventory policies and procedures. Provides computer/IS support to department users. Training and support activities will require the flexibility to occasionally work all shifts as needed.
• Discusses and coordinates additions, changes and deletions to the patient charge master with Patient Billing and Information Systems.
• Monitors inventory policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Recommends policy and process changes that will enhance inventory control accuracy and other associated corporate and departmental goals.
• Establishes and maintains alternate sources of supply to ensure high levels of product availability and patient care by developing contacts and relationships with vendors, manufactures, other Medstar System entities and non-Medstar area hospitals.

• On-the-Job Training or one to three years formal training in Business, Accounting or related discipline required

• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job related experience including computerized inventory systems required

• An intermediate level of proficiency in Excel and other MS Office Suite applications.

This position has a hiring range of $49,192 - $87,422