Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 17, 2024

Department:

16008434 United Materials Management

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

1.0 FTE (40-hours per week)8-hour day shiftsWeekend On-Call requirementBenefit eligible

Job Description:

Supports the inventory management function at a large hospital or clinic service line with the system strategy for maintaining appropriate supply, volumes and timeliness to meet clinical demand. Directs and prioritizes work, issue resolution and serving as subject matter expert. Responsible for all aspects of the inventory management for their assigned areas including collaboration with the clinical leaders of the areas on strategy, driving compliance with physicians and surgeons, and the technical implementation and management of the automated inventory ordering system.

Principle Responsibilities

Conducts Inventory ManagementConduct general picking, delivery and stocking.Manage supply cart inventory.Troubleshooting, problem solving and correction of issues preventing the optimal inventory management.Create and maintain supply par cart locationsManage product conversions.Pull and analyze reports out of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Lawson/Infor, Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.Works with clinical staff on product stability, usage, new product introduction, and advancing operational strategy.Identification of when an item needs to be put on a par cart/added to inventory versus ordered one offInitiating, coordinating and completing inventory optimization initiatives.Sourcing and Ordering SuppliesCoordinate analytics and demand planning.Manage backorders.Create requisitions, including placing rush orders.Conduct vendor interactions.Source and identify product and equivalent product.Educating site users on formulary items.Use data, reporting, and analysis to identify backordered items with a system-wide impact.Coordinates Par Excellence implementation and on-going managementProvides technical set up and maintenance of automated ordering system.Monitors, troubleshoots and resolves any automated ordering system issues.Proactive monitoring of the system to prevent ordering issues.Proactively creates reports, analyzes and takes action where appropriate.Manages advanced support of clinical areasConducts demand forecasting.Initiates and drives product standardization.Introduces new products.Manages recalls for products.Enforces contract compliance.Initiate, coordinate and manage consignment inventory.Troubleshooting, problem solving and correction of any issues.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

0 to 2 years working with an ERP inventory management system such as Workday or Infor2 to 5 years of Supply Chain Management, clinical healthcare, or hospital operations experienceMicrosoft Office competency

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment is required for employees working out of the Allina Commons and Emergency Medical Services

Physical Demands

Light Work:Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently