SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE

Supply Chain Associate

Under general supervision, assists in maintaining the efficient operation of storeroom and distribution areas in acquiring, storing, controlling, and delivering material throughout the hospital. Maintain adequate inventory levels through ordering, put away, and dispensing of supplies.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that all receiving functions are carried out.
• Maintains storeroom and distribution area.
• Ensures that all delivery functions are completed.
• Assures that inventory is appropriate and correct.
• Maintains the delivery vehicle and the storeroom equipment.
• Organizes deliveries.
• Maintains and distributes supplies and equipment to clinical areas as requested.
• Performs in accordance with Independence Health System universal behavioral/customer service standards and competencies to support the mission, vision, and values of the Organization.
• Count and par stock floors for the two-bin system.

Required Qualification

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Experience in inventory management systems and handheld computers.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Able to drive a delivery truck with a hydraulic rear lift assembly, knowledge of and experience in operating a forklift and electric pallet jack in a confined area or trained within three (3) months of hire.

• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.

• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years).

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Extreme Heat - x - x

Extreme Cold - x - x

Heights - x - x

Confined Spaces - x

Extreme Noise(>85dB) - x

Mechanical Hazards - x - x

Use of Vibrating Tools - x

Operates Vehicle (company) - x - x

Operates Heavy Equipment - x - x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x - x

Rotates All Shifts - x - x

8 Hours Shifts - x - x

10-12 Hours Shifts - x - x

On-Call - x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - x - x

Travel Between Sites - x - x

Direct Patient Care - x

Respirator Protective Equipment - x

Eye Protection - x

Head Protection (hard hat) - x

Hearing Protection - x

Hand Protection - x

Feet, Toe Protection - x

Body Protection - x

Latex Exposure - x - x

Solvent Exposure - x

Paint (direct use) Exposure - x

Dust (sanding) Exposure - x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure - x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - x - x

Mist Exposure - x

Wax Stripper (direct use) - x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x

Laser Exposure - x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Bending (Stooping) - x - x

Sitting - x - x

Walking - x - x

Climbing Stairs - x - x

Climbing Ladders - x - x

Standing - x - x

Kneeling - x - x

Squatting (Crouching) - x - x

Twisting/Turning - x - x

Keyboard/Computer Operation - x - x

Gross Grasp - x - x

Fine Finger Manipulation - x - x

Hand/Arm Coordination - x - x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - x - x

Carry - x - x

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients - x

Seeing Near w/Acuity - x - x

Feeling (Sensation) - x

Color Vision - x - x

Hearing Clearly - x - x

Pulling/Pushing