Inventory Specialist
Clearpoint Health Network
15 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
$54,000 - $65,000 CAD yearly
Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.
Canadian Surgery Solutions, a division of Clearpoint Health Network is recruiting for an Inventory Specialist in Calgary.
Position Type: Permanent.
No of Position: 1.
Role is responsible for ensuring:
- That all stages of the inventory management process are complete and in accordance with policies and processes.
- Compliance with contract terms and conditions assigned within vendor groups.
- Maintain and update the inventory management system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all stages of the inventory management process are complete and in accordance with policies and processes.
- Purchase specialized medical supplies, implants and equipment within your purchasing authority.
- Compliance with contract terms and conditions assigned within vendor groups.
- Maintain and update the inventory management system
- Maintain and be aware and have knowledge of all vendor contracts and pricing; assist in financial evaluation of supplier proposals, pricing comparisons and sourcing decisions as requested.
- Receive and store supplies and equipment.
- Track orders and maintain inventory records and monitor purchase-order fulfillment.
- Report damaged or deficient items to the 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; conduct demand forecasting and procurement recommendations.
- Audit out-going orders and report discrepancies to the Nurse Manager.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships; engaging with vendor reps regarding existing and future requirements, cost-saving opportunities and new products and technologies; document actual examples of cost-reduction initiatives and supplier alternatives.
- 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 Nurse Manager and Inventory colleague.
- Assist in the training and onboarding of new staff.
- Coordinate and manage 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.
Physical Requirements:
The work environment is very physically demanding and may require different levels of physical exertion, including you may need to lift/push/pull more than 25 pounds. This position may demand standing long hours and bending.
Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact HR@clearpointhealth.ca for further information.