Inventory Specialist

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest and trusted providers of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres. Working in close collaboration with regional health organizations, hospitals, insurance providers, and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada, meeting the needs of patients while alleviating capacity pressures on public health systems.

New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is now hiring an Inventory Specialist

Position type: Full Time, Permanent

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Inventory Specialist to join our team in a fast-paced medical facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving shipments, opening inventory boxes, stocking shelves, and ensuring that supplies are properly organized and accessible. This role plays a vital part in maintaining an efficient and smooth operation by ensuring that all departments have timely access to the supplies they need.

 Key Responsibilities

• Input and maintain all vendor contracts.
• Work closely with the Inventory Manager, Surgical Services to ensure accuracy and continuity of supplies and implants.
• Receive and store supplies and equipment.
• Track orders and maintain inventory records.
• Report damaged or deficient items to the Inventory Manager and vendor.
• Audit and replenish supply carts.
• Monitor shelf life, requisition items in low supply and ensure items are used in a first-in, first-out basis.
• Audit out-going orders and report discrepancies
• Arranges for return of damaged or recalled items.
• Maintains statistics for reporting.
• Standardizing and maximizing the value of items purchased.
• Consults with user departments and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Shipping and receiving all loaners and repairs.
• Close out purchase orders and fiscal periods in the inventory management system within required timelines.
• Review and process all invoices in the accounting system and submit items for approval within required timelines.
• Review weekly operating room slates with the Inventory Manager to anticipate the required medical supplies for the upcoming surgeries
• Participate in inventory counts and audits.

Required Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, results driven, business-oriented individual with experience in healthcare, surgical products and service knowledge with the benefit of:  

• Post-secondary education in supply chain management.
• Healthcare/medical device background, experience with surgical vendors and contract management experience. 
• Knowledge and understanding of aseptic techniques.
• 3-5 yrs procurement and/or supply chain experience required. 
• Solid MS Excel skills. 
• A high level of professionalism (exceptional customer service and organizational skills) results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential along with the ability to quickly grasp a situation and zero in on issues and provide solutions.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent English language skills (reading, written, verbal and comprehension)
• Experience in a computerized inventory control system.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, warehousing and material handling.
• Work Environment:
• You will work in a medical facility’s storage area and may need to move throughout the building.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with a focus on quality and timeliness.

• Wage $24.00/hr-$26.00/hr
• Parking onsite 
• Employer-matched RRSP up to 3%

• Employer-paid extended health, drug, dental, massage therapy and vision coverage for yourself & eligible dependents
• $500 annual health care spending account
• Annual paid vacation days and personal days
• Life insurance coverage for self and dependents

Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume, you agree to Clearpoint Health Network sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Clearpoint Health Network will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation. 

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.