Inventory Control Specialist

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

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Department Overview

The Materials Management department handles the supply chain operations for supplies, equipment, and mail at Children's. This includes product selection, sourcing, contract management, purchasing, receiving, inventory management, distribution, cleaning/sterilization, medical equipment maintenance, and disposal.

Position Summary

Responsible for $13M of annual inventory transactions data entry and owner of audit trail for this activity. Provides inventory usage information to user departments, Accounting, and Revenue Management. Liaison for all organization departments for generating daily inventory orders. Acts as a central troubleshooting /customer service desk for user departments and Supply Chain staff, to coordinate critical medical supply inventory orders to support patient care.

Two year Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or computer related field preferred. Two years' experience in database management, inventory management, or computer related field. Database maintenance and/or warehouse management software experience preferred. Knowledge of LEAN concepts preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
*Requires significant attention to detail
*Excellent customer service skills
*Ability to work well both individually and with a team
*Experience with MMIS systems (PeopleSoft, Lawson, etc.)
*Experience with High Jump or similar tracking software
*Good communication (both written and oral)
*Excellent time management skills
*Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for inventory management

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.