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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lead Tech Supply Chain maintains inventory and orderliness of supply stock locations. Receives and delivers shipments, supplies, and equipment through site. Reviews and adjusts team assignments. Builds orders for replenishment stock. Delivers and puts away replenishment stock in assigned departments and resolves inventory and purchase order (PO) discrepancies. Leads stock inventories, cycle counts, and conversion tasks. Disinfects, stores, and delivers moveable medical equipment. Maintains inventory, expiration dates, delivery, and design of clinical and specialty carts and trays. Onboards new associates and mentors less experienced associates.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains inventory and orderliness of assigned medical supply stock locations ensuring stocking locations are adequately stocked with supplies, kept clean and free of dust, and bins and carts are arranged neatly for ease of access and views
• Ensures stock is within expiration dates and rotates stock accordingly; monitors stock usage rates and notifying leader when par levels are inadequate; adjusts teams delivery routes and assignments as necessary
• Replenishes and maintains inventory in perpetual inventory locations; ensures stock is within expiration dates and rotates stock accordingly; monitors stock usage rates and notifies leader when inventory levels are inadequate
• Resolves inventory put-away discrepancies; maintains storeroom to Joint Commisson (TJC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Researches Purchase Order statuses and resolves perpetual inventory item issues
• Retrieves, cleans, stores, and delivers moveable medical equipment – returning it to ready for use staging
• Analyzes item utilization and corrects Periodic Automatic Replacement (PAR), Reorder Point (ROP), Reorder Quantity (ROQ)
• Participates in and leads cycle counts and periodic inventories at direction of Supervisor, Manager, and Director
• Reconstitutes critical care and specialty carts and trays, ensuring tray contents are within expiration dates; designs new trays and replenishment processes
• Transports equipment, supplies, specimens, and mail to various locations based on customer needs
• Transports medical gases safely between storage locations, maintains medical gas inventories
• Performs as site receiving agent including both PO and non-PO shipments, human tissue processing, receiving discrepancy resolution
• Participates in performance improvement activities at the direction of Supervisor, Manager, and Director
• Onboards new associates and mentors less experienced associates
• Serves as a backup to coordinator and supervisor

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

High School diploma or GED (required)

College experience (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in inventory management or supply chain function or Bachelor’s degree (required)

3 years of experience in medical supply chain operations (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards.

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills

Data entry

Effective, efficient use of resources

Safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Active listening

Critical thinking

Communication

Conflict resolution

OSHA compliance

Joint Commission compliance

Scheduling

Training

Mentoring

Analysis

Maintain Inventory

Receive and deliver supplies and equipment

Lead inventory tasks

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com