Inventory Management Specialist (OR)

Inventory Management Specialist (OR)

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for operating room (OR) expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME), utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools.
• Analyzes data and computes requirements for supplies and DME.
• Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate, or otherwise exercise control over OR expendable (EX) supplies.
• Forecasts short and long-range inventory needs considering changes in medical and surgical technologies, clinical scheduling changes and program requirements.
• Develops acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase DME, displaying familiarity with contracting laws and regulations with industry practices.
• Exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing.
• Assists customers in the creation of Performance Work Statements for procurement; and determines the best purchasing and payment method to utilize, i.e. purchase card order, contract document, etc.
• Conducts market research on product pricing and performance.
• Reviews the OR schedules and anticipates the supply needs of the OR in advance.
• Works independently and is responsible for receiving and ordering initial stock requests for surgical implantable devices.
• Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points and resolves issues for surgical services.
• Utilizes best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance.
• Coordinates rotation of emergency caches to prevent expirations and economy of supply while maintaining National Emergency Management stock levels.
• Conducts wall-to-wall and periodic inventories on own initiative to identify potential shrinkage issues or other supply chain discrepancies.
• Utilizes automated inventory management system, such as General Inventory Package (GIP) or other equivalent system, to maintain current inventory data.
• Analyzes a range of inventory management reports.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure new or replacement item requests are submitted to the Clinical Product Review Committee (CPRC).
• Supports other elements of the organization and performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements The work requires moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and carrying of assorted items. There is a certain mobility factor associated with this position in physically visiting clinic, operative and administrative areas for picking up and delivery of medical/surgical supplies. Due to the nature of the position and duties, the employee may be called upon to assist in the receipt, storage and distribution of various supplies, primarily consisting of lifting light boxes generally less than 40 pounds, utilizing appropriate material handing devices, and placing items on shelves or carrying them elsewhere on station. Must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment. The position must be able to deal with emergency situations and function calmly under stress in both public and private settings.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Rotating Schedule

Telework: Not Authorized

Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist (OR) PD99809S