Inventory Specialist I

Inventory Specialist I

This position manages and directs the adjustment of inventory levels of stock and nonstock supplies/equipment throughout the site (to include, but not limited to all patient care areas, surgery, ancillary departments, related clinics). Considers labor and acquisition costs in determining appropriate par levels for cost efficient inventory management. Establishes parameters for equipment levels including rental guidelines. Maintains, verifies and updates the receiving and distribution records and supplies. Make independent judgments and decisions based on analyzing and monitoring inventory levels to authorize volume purchases regarding inventory levels. Provide communication to all departments regarding changes and updates relating to product descriptions, number, units of measure, stock additions and deletions, and inventory exceptions to supply pathway/procedure pack configurations. Works directly with vendors, suppliers, corporate materials, and department directors and managers. Serve as subject matter expert on Materials Management Information System (MMIS). Recommend process improvements to customers and superiors.  

Qualifications
Minimum Quals: High School Diploma and 1 year working in inventory management or 2 years working in healthcare with medical products and able to demonstrate intermediate excel skills.

Preferred Quals: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field; APICS or CMRP( Certified Resource and Materials Professional) and 2 years experience in inventory management in a healthcare.setting and able to demonstrate intermediate excel skills.  

About Fairview

For more than 100 years, Fairview has been improving the health of the communities we serve. We have grown into one of Minnesota's largest nonprofit organizations. Today, we are more than 20,000 employees providing exceptional care and leading health care innovations that will sustain us into the future.

We partner with one of the nation's top research and teaching facilities - the University of Minnesota and its Academic Health Center. Our partnership is a national model that enables us to provide breakthrough medicine to our patients.

Our caregivers and leaders are re-envisioning patient care during a time of transformational change in health care. From ground-breaking care models in our primary care facilities to unique collaborative relationships with payers and employers and implementation of new technologies, we're committed to improving the overall value of our clinical quality and experience for our patients as we reduce the cost of care.

We are hospitals, clinics, home care, hospice, rehabilitation, pharmacy services and much more. To the communities we serve, we are known as a healthcare leader, community partner and trusted advocate. As an employer, we nurture the teamwork, passion and excellence needed to deliver our promise of exceptional care to our patients.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to fit your life.

See current job openings and apply online at:fairview.org/careers

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For over 100 years, Fairview has been improving the health of the communities we serve. We've grown into one of MN’s largest nonprofits. More than 20,000 employees provide exceptional care and lead healthcare innovations that will sustain into the future.