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Supply Chain Assistant (On-site, Saginaw, MI)

Mary Free Bed, Saginaw, MI, United States


Supply Chain Assistant

Primary Location: Mary Free Bed at Covenant: Orthotics and Prosthetics
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Days
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Compensation: $18.00 and goes up based on experience
Summary
The Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for receiving, shipping, and inventory management at designated locations. This position assists the Supply Chain Coordinators with the communication of back orders, obtaining tracking numbers, ordering, and reconciling invoices. The Supply Chain Assistant is a primary contact for anything supply chain related and works closely with various O&P+B departments.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assist in the collection, processing, and tracking of orders for Mary Free Bed O&P+B utilizing the purchasing and inventory software
Enter requested items into the purchasing software system
Create and submit purchase orders as determined by the supply chain manager
Follow-up on back orders
Investigate and resolve issues with orders
Process returns
Assist in the management of O&P+B inventory
Conduct physical counts of inventory at designated satellite locations to ensure accuracy
Edit inventory counts in the purchasing software to accurately reflect on hand counts
Adjust minimum and preferred inventory levels as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels
Report suspected inventory waste and/or obsolescence risk related to stagnant inventory
Handle receiving and shipping of all packages for designated locations
Able to drive a vehicle to transport product between buildings/locations and help cover staffing at other office locations when necessary
Assist the clinical and office/billing staff by compiling any requested material cost information
Assist with reconciling and coding invoices
Complete special projects as requested
We'll embrace all people by:
Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
Growing talent and people.
Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
Taking action against discrimination.
Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
Restoring hope and freedom, together.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Initiative/ability to work independently
Ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Organizational & communication skills
Excellent teamwork and customer service skills
Computer skills, including data entering and proficient typing skills
Professional mannerism in dealing with all people including clinicians, physicians, patients, visitors, colleagues, and vendors
Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience working in a healthcare facility
High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Two years of experience in a related field
B.C.L.S. certification
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
None (No specific requirements)
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
Majority (More than 2/3)
Remain in a stationary position: Majority
Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
Use keyboard: None
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: _____
Up to 25 pounds: _____
Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
Up to 75 pounds: _____
More than 100 pounds: _____
Other weight: Up to___ pounds _ ____
Other: None
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.