Inventory Control Planner

Inventory Control Clerk

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.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include:

• 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 include 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 drugs 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.

Required qualifications include:

• 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

Desired qualifications include:

• 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.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.