Supply Chain Associate-Materials Management-1st shift at Duke

At Duke Health were driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients their loved ones and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie join us and discover how we can advance health together.About Duke Raleigh Hospital A Campus of Duke University HospitalPursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh North Carolina. With 204-beds it is the third largest of Duke Healthâs four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services including cancer cardiovascular neuroscience advanced gastrointestinal and wound healing care. **This position is eligible for the $2500 commitment bonus. **LocationRaleigh Hospital A Campus of Duke University Hospital 3400 Executive Dr Raleigh NC 27609Work Schedule8:00am-4:30pm weekends as neededGeneral DescriptionPerform duties in computerized order entry distribution of all supplies linen equipment shipping and receiving of hospital merchandise. Able to maintain good inventory management processes; meeting supply needs with prompt delivery assuring accuracy of issues and insures the good working order and availability of equipment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLevel 1Have responsibilities in at least one of the following areas in order to ensure optimal inventory management for in-scope facilities:In accordance with established policies and procedures Level 1 staff are required to: Distribute and restock supplies and/or linen to end users in accordance with established policies and proceduresUse appropriate Supply Chain technologies (Pyxis and SAP) to document movement of suppliesPerform cycle count on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of stock levels in all areasCheck expiration dates on supplies on a regular basis and document and discard expired productsAccept and sign for deliveries from distributors as necessaryInspect shipments enter Goods Receipts into SAP filing packing slipsReport identified shipment discrepancies to SC onsite managementPrepare and ship out Vendor Returns rotation of stock in all areasMove and stock supplies to appropriate shelfing locations once receiving is completeTransport shipments from loading dock to stockroom and deliver packages to appropriate purchasers. Deliver non-supply items when specified (e.g. medical gas linen) in a timely mannerParticipate and perform mid-year and year-end inventory countsEnsure all STAT orders are completed according to specified service level agreementDemonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with end customers to address linen and/or supply questionsEnsure all Supply Chain work areas are clean and organized including all other supply storage areas throughout the facilityProactively provide recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain management.Level 2In addition to the responsibilities of Level 1 listed above Level 2 is expected to perform the following responsibilities: at least 50% of their time on a multitude of functions below.In accordance with established policies and procedures Level 2 staff are required to:Act as a mentor/precept to all Level 1 Supply Chain Associates; act as back-up Team Lead if necessaryDemonstrate excellent customer service in all areas when interacting with our customers. Including the nursing floors and OR environment (physicians surgery techs/nurses Cath Lab techs/nurses or other specialty area techs/nurses) to address supply-related questions; as necessaryDeliver manage and coordinate supplies/other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as neededManage inventory; assist in preparations and perform annual inventory. Oversee consignment inventory and processes. May oversee inventory management of procedural areasProactively collaborate with other Supply Chain stakeholders to adjust par levels and address slow moving items based on supply usageTroubleshoot supply shortage issues and articulate known impactEffective use of the ERP system to pull reports find products use handheld technologies for delivery and PAR replenishment run reports in SAP to close out daily transactionsSME (Subject Matter Expert) for the TIMS module; including receiving and documenting.Able to pull EPIC Reports and use as a tool and/or pull reports from Pyxis and anaVendor Management access and utilize Vendormate (as assigned)Work with customers to help reconcile invoices as needed. provide appropriate recommendations.Participate in PERT OR EDIT and VAT discussions as needed (as assigned)Able to work and complete all assigned tasks with minimal supervision from Team Lead and ManagerLevel 1 & 2: General ability and willingness to perform additional job functions (within reason) that are necessary to ensure safe patient care practices as directed by supply chain management. Are required to be cross- trained and perform when needed in other Supply Chain related responsibilities.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesLevel 1Must have the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move this particular job the exertional requirements to push/pull the unloaded and loaded supply carts with the duty requiring up to 100 pounds of exertional force daily.Reaching lifting stooping and bending are frequent in daily duties.Ability to strive to improve processes to enhance services.Work cooperatively with others to achieve organizational and team goals.Ability to contribute in creating new ideas and problem solving.Possess a sense of urgency and a proactive customer service philosophyLevel 2 In addition to those above must have:Experience using an ERP systemCompetency in inventory managementRequired QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma/G.E.D. required. Some college-level coursework preferred but not required.ExperienceLevel 1 At least 1 year of work experience including experience in one of the following areas: distribution warehousing shipping receiving logistics material handling customer service inventory control or other comparable service line. Strongly prefer experience in a fast- paced customer service environment.Level 2 Two years of work experience to include experience in at least one of the following disciplines: distribution warehousing shipping receiving logistics material handling customer service inventory control or other comparable service line.Degrees Licensure and/or CertificationValid Drivers License - may be required. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age color disability gender gender expression gender identity genetic information national origin race religion sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions) sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration innovation creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives backgrounds and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome that the contributions of all individuals are respected and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. 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