LEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE

Lead, Supply Chain Associate

Oversees activities relating to the storage and movement of material, equipment and supplies in and out of the storeroom in accordance with established priorities and schedules. Leads/guides storeroom personnel with daily work assignments. Assists in management of the storeroom in the absence of the manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that all receiving functions are carried out.
• Maintains storeroom and distribution area.
• Ensures that all delivery functions are completed.
• Assures that inventory is appropriate and correct.
• Maintains the delivery vehicle and the storeroom equipment.
• Organizes deliveries.
• Maintains and distributes supplies and equipment to clinical areas as requested
• Performs in accordance with Independence Health universal behavioral/customer service standards and competencies to support the mission, vision, and values of the Organization.
• Count and par stock floors for the two-bin system
• Report any bar codes that do not scan to supervisor.
• Attends various education programs.
• Proficient with all aspects and essential functions of a Supply Chain Associate
• Assists Department Leadership with organizational directives
• Assists in the maintaining established policies and procedures, improvement plans, safety and infection control standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• One (1) to three (3) years related experience in inventory management systems.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Able to drive a delivery truck with a hydraulic rear lift assembly, knowledge of and experience in operating a forklift and electric pallet jack in a confined area or trained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Valid Driver's License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state's driver license department is required).
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines