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LeadInventoryandReceivingSpecialist
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“Lead Inventory and Receiving Specialist. Skills: inventory management, supply replenishment, procurement, materials management, operating room operations, supply chain. Manage operating room supplies utilized for case cart picking, including inventory monitoring, procurement, replenishment, and stock rotation.. Partner with the Operating Room Materials Manager to identify inventory needs and coordinate supply chain procurement activities to maintain appropriate stock levels.”
What You'll Achieve.
ensures supplies are available in the right quantity, at the right location, and at the right time to support efficient procedural operations and patient care activities.; maintain inventory accuracy; monitor stock levels; address supply issues; support daily operational readiness
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyze supply usage trends and resolve inventory-related issues effectively.
May require occasional lifting, pushing, or moving of inventory and supply items., Position operates in a hospital and operating room support environment., May require schedule flexibility based on operational needs., Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements., Ability to move supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance., Work performed primarily in a hospital environment with exposure to standard healthcare operational conditions.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent required., Minimum of 2–3 years of supply chain, inventory management, or materials management experience required.
Nice to Have
Experience supporting operating room, surgical, or procedural supply operations preferred., Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred., Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred., Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred., Knowledge of surgical procedures, case carts, and preference card processes preferred.
What You'll Do.
Manage operating room supplies utilized for case cart picking
including inventory monitoring
Partner with the Operating Room Materials Manager to identify inventory needs and coordinate supply chain procurement activities to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Oversee and assist with the restocking and delivery of supplies to Central Processing Department (CPD)
and designated procedural areas.
Provide guidance and support to materials staff related to inventory management
and replenishment processes.
Maintain inventory systems and handheld devices
including updating par levels
and removing discontinued items.
Prepare purchase requisitions for non-stock items
and special order supplies as directed.
Communicate supply shortages
and urgent inventory issues to OR leadership and Supply Chain leadership.
Monitor rotating inventory stock and assist with monthly outdate reviews and inventory audits.
Participate in departmental physical inventories and inventory reconciliation activities.
Respond to supply-related requests from staff and escalate urgent operational concerns appropriately.
Participate in daily operational huddles to review surgical schedules and identify inventory-related concerns impacting procedural readiness.
Collaborate with Corporate Supply Chain staff to maintain accurate product listings and support inventory-related system requests.
Maintain working relationships with surgeons
and operational leadership to support efficient OR operations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with the Operating Room Materials Manager to identify inventory needs and coordinate supply chain procurement activities.; Provide guidance and support to materials staff related to inventory management, receiving, and replenishment processes.; Communicate supply shortages, recalls, backorders, overstock concerns, and urgent inventory issues to OR leadership and Supply Chain leadership.; Participate in daily operational huddles to review surgical schedules and identify inventory-related concerns impacting procedural readiness.; Collaborate with Corporate Supply Chain staff to maintain accurate product listings and support inventory-related system requests.; Maintain working relationships with surgeons, clinical staff, vendors, and operational leadership to support efficient OR operations.
Communication Scope
interpersonal communication; communicate professionally with clinical staff, vendors, and operational leadership
Full Job Description
Job Summary The Lead Inventory and Receiving Specialist is responsible for supporting Operating Room operations through the procurement, inventory management, replenishment, and distribution of surgical supplies and materials. This role ensures supplies are available in the right quantity, at the right location, and at the right time to support efficient procedural operations and patient care activities. The position partners closely with Operating Room leadership, Supply Chain, and vendors to maintain inventory accuracy, monitor stock levels, address supply issues, and support daily operational readiness. The Lead Inventory and Receiving Specialist also provides day-to-day oversight and guidance to materials staff involved in inventory replenishment and supply distribution activities. # Essential Responsibilities and Duties * Manage operating room supplies utilized for case cart picking, including inventory monitoring, procurement, replenishment, and stock rotation. * Partner with the Operating Room Materials Manager to identify inventory needs and coordinate supply chain procurement activities to maintain appropriate stock levels. * Oversee and assist with the restocking and delivery of supplies to Central Processing Department (CPD), operating rooms, and designated procedural areas. * Provide guidance and support to materials staff related to inventory management, receiving, and replenishment processes. * Maintain inventory systems and handheld devices, including updating par levels, adding new products, and removing discontinued items. * Prepare purchase requisitions for non-stock items, bill-only products, specialty carts, and special order supplies as directed. * Communicate supply shortages, recalls, backorders, overstock concerns, and urgent inventory issues to OR leadership and Supply Chain leadership. * Monitor rotating inventory stock and assist with monthly outdate reviews and inventory audits. * Participate in departmental physical inventories and inven
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