Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator - CURE International Children's Hospitals

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator. In this role you will be responsible for data collection, analysis, supporting capital and surgical supplies entry into our ERP platform, Odoo, and reporting to support supply chain operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for helping manage inventory items, supporting daily inventory & logistics operations, and implementing inventory control protocols. Healthcare awareness and/or experience is preferred, with the keen ability to interpret data on hospital trends related to supply chain management.

This is a salaried non-exempt position that requires Monday - Friday on-site work at the CURE Distribution Center in Spring Lake, MI, USA. Relocation assistance is not provided and candidates must live within a daily drive able distance to the work location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Placing purchase orders, tracking and receiving inventory on a routine basis.
2. Allocating inventory to the correct areas within the warehouse.
3. Collaborating with purchasing, as well as shipping/receiving in accordance to hospital demands.
4. Work directly with warehouse and accounting to resolve inventory, purchase order, and invoice issues.
5. Conducting regular inventory counts within the Distribution Center.
6. Drafting inventory reports documenting counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
7. Reporting inventory statistics to management, and suggesting improvements for inventory control.
8. Gain full proficiency in our ERP software, Odoo, in order to perform basic purchasing functions, and maintain accurate inventory.
9. Identify and select reliable, cost-effective suppliers.
10. Build positive relationships with suppliers.
11. Ensure procurement of reliable, timely, cost-effective, and quality equipment & supplies.
12. Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., handling hazardous materials).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma and at least 3 years of related work experience required.
2. Purchasing and/or inventory control experience in a hospital setting or equivalent equipment/materials management experience preferred.
3. Bachelors degree in supply chain management, business administration, marketing or related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Proficient in Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and Zoom
2. Proficiency with databases and spreadsheets
3. Previous ERP software experience preferred
4. Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
5. Self-starter - can work well alone or on a team
6. Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving abilities
7. Active listening and consensus-building skills with the ability to build credibility with all stakeholders
8. Personal commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith of CURE

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