Inventory Coordinator

Location Los Angeles, California, United States of America Category Hospital Support Roles Job Id R-257359 Job Type Full time Inventory Coordinator Compensation: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, training, and internal equity. Schedule: Full-time. Four 10-hour shifts per week, including day and swing shifts, weekends and holidays as business needs require. VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital Behind Every Exceptional Patient Care Team Is an Exceptional Inventory Team. At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, we know that world-class patient care depends on more than skilled clinicians—it depends on skilled clinicians and having the right supplies, medications, and equipment available when needed. We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and understands that inventory management is a critical component of patient care. As one of the nation's largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, our teams care for thousands of patients each year across Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesia, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and more. Our Inventory team keeps these services running by ensuring our clinicians and technicians have the resources they need to provide exceptional patient care. If you're passionate about organization, operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you. Our Culture At VCA West Los Angeles, everything we do is guided by four principles: Patient Safety First Patient safety begins with reliable operations. Every product ordered, stocked, and managed helps ensure our clinicians have the supplies they need to deliver exceptional patient care. Continuous Learning We believe great Associates are developed through education and mentorship. You'll receive structured onboarding, training in inventory systems, purchasing processes, and hospital operations while continuing to build new skills throughout your career. One Hospital. One Team. Inventory supports every department in the hospital. Success requires strong partnerships, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset. We believe operational excellence is achieved when every department works together toward a common goal. Excellence Through Accountability We take pride in accuracy, ownership, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We look for people who are proactive, dependable, and committed to finding better ways to support our teams and patients. Essential Job Responsibilities As an Inventory Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the hospital operates efficiently every day by: Inventory Management Order pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and hospital inventory Receive, inspect, verify, and stock incoming shipments Maintain accurate inventory levels across multiple departments Rotate inventory and monitor expiration dates Ensure products are stored according to manufacturer guidelines Purchasing Investigate backorders and identify alternative products Coordinate with vendors Support purchasing activities Operations Perform inventory counts and reconciliations Track inventory trends Maintain organized storage areas Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Outstanding communication and customer service skills Basic computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation Self-motivated with a positive, t…

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