Materials Management Inventory Planner

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within Materials Mgmt Services Ops, the Materials Management Inventory Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the availability of supplies that support clinical care, laboratory operations, research activities, and supportive services. The Materials Management Inventory Planner collaborates across departments to maintain efficient inventory practices, optimize supply levels, and support operational excellence. At UT MD Anderson, the Materials Management Inventory Planner contributes to a highly coordinated supply chain environment that supports high-acuity patient care and innovative research. The Materials Management Inventory Planner is responsible for planning, monitoring, and replenishing inventory while partnering with clinical, operational, financial, and procurement stakeholders to minimize waste, control costs, and prevent supply interruptions. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting inventory planning, supply chain operations, purchasing activities, inventory analysis, and customer-focused service environments. A successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, and be comfortable collaborating with clinical, operational, and vendor partners. Education, experience, and certification requirements were not provided. Salary Range (40-hour work week): Minimum $25.48/hour - Midpoint $31.73/hour - Maximum $37.98/hour Work Location: Onsite Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports the availability of critical supplies and materials that enable exceptional patient care and groundbreaking research. The position provides opportunities to build expertise in inventory planning, supply chain operations, clinical collaboration, and data analysis while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Daily Inventory Management Review the Open Purchase Order Report as determined by leadership Track obsolete items and associated costs to support accurate inventory adjustments Coordinate and perform annual cycle counting of PAR and warehouse locations Ensure inventory purchase orders for warehouse and PAR areas are accurate and communicated to vendors according to contract requirements Process returns, special orders, and hot shot orders efficiently through purchase order processes Coordinate item changes, product conversions, and inventory updates Monitor no-move items and perform annual reviews for removal following analysis and approval requirements Review inventory variance reports and perform cycle counts to identify and address discrepancies Support distributor relationships by monitoring unfilled lines and unstickered item reports Maintain accurate item master file data, bin locations, and bin labeling within MMS information systems Vendor, Procurement & Supply Support Manage vendor orders, backorders, substitutions, and supply issues Work directly with vendors to optimize inventory and supply levels Coordinate ongoing and semi-annual physical inventory activities Support procurement and inventory replenishment efforts across multiple operational areas Collaborate with Purchasing Services, Value Analysis Team members, and healthcare partners when sourcing alternate, infrequently used, or new products Customer Service & Collaboration Serve as a departmental representative with Operating Room, Supply Chain Services, and Accounts Payable stakeholders Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to ensure material needs are met Participate in Value Analysis Team initiatives and other functional teams Identify customer concerns, implement resolutions, and provide responsive problem-solving support Demonstrate effective decision-making and concentration skills in high-pressure situations Reporting, Reconciliation & Analysis Provide productivity statistical support and report metrics for monthly scorecards Perform monthly reconciliations between purchases and issues to support perpetual inventory management Generate productivity and utilization reports using Microsoft Excel and MMS information system reports Input, retrieve, analyze, and interpret data from manual and computerized information systems Review inventory utilization trends and recommend minimum and maximum PAR levels and storage requirements Identify opportunities to improve efficiency within perpetual inventory locations Training & Systems Support Maintain competency in software applications used to support Materials Management Services inventory operations Attend all required departmental training programs Achieve a minimum passing score of 80% on required institutional training assessments Perform additional duties as assigned EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Work Experience Required: 3 years Purchasing and/or inventory management experience. or Required: 1 year With preferred degree. Preferred: AI Experience, inventory planning experience, and warehouse management system experience. MS Excel using pivot tables and vlookups a plus The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 182133 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No #J-18808-Ljbffr UT MD Anderson