Supply Chain Associate III

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Supply Chain Associate III in Virginia Beach, Virginia.This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.The Supply Chain Logistics Associate III is responsible for the supply management function in the designated assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining close communication with the Clinical & Supply Chain Leadership, Colleagues, and other staff regarding supply related topics. These topics may be involved, but are not limited to Back Orders, Limited Supplies, Product Changes, Recalls and Conversions. Ability to support the department independently and in collaboration with other support staff.Inventory Management:• Manage inventory balances across the designated areas.• Ability to understand the logistical requirements to meet demand during an ever-changing global supply chain and possess the flexibility to pivot a plan at a moment's notice.• Responsible for the ordering, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies in the assigned areas. Implements established plan which ensures supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly.• Track shipments and coordinate internal stock transfers as well as resolving delays.• Assist as necessary with product conversions and or substitutions.• Managing non-conforming supplies including returns in assigned designated areas• Ability to stay focused and possess the time management skills to prioritize tasks ensuring job requirements are met• Solid critical thinking skill and good stewardship of supply management in their respective areasReporting / Communication/ Customer Support:• Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service.• Follow up timely with internal and external customers using email, phone, or other means acceptable for use by Sentara• Ability to timely escalate critical product shortage and stock out matters to management.• Capable of escalating with vendor representatives our product demand needs including deficiencies related to their failure to supply and meet our inventory levels.• Employee knowledgeable in navigating various platforms, ERPs, and other 3rd party systems.• Individual must be a team player with a positive can-do attitudeEducationHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience3 years supply chain operations (Required)Healthcare experience (Preferred)BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision plansPaid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveCompetitive Retirement Saving programsTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programsStudent Debt ProgramPlus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs.For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees (including 1,375 physicians and advanced practice providers), 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves over 900,000 members.We are recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and are strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members.Keywords: Supply Chain Associate, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory, Talroo-Allied Health.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara