Job Category:

Supply Chain

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the inventory management of distribution supplies. Requires constant monitoring of ordered supplies, verification of receipt, and shelf placement. Monitors consumption rate of supplies and adjust the quantity levels as usage increases and/or decreases. Communicates critical levels with the buyer in order to prevent stock shortages of patient care products. Maintains the database for inventory item locations and provides appropriate labeling information as required.   

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Two years storeroom supply experience

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic math aptitude

• Excellent computer skills

• Able to follow instruction from supervisor

• Ability to focus on detail

• Budgetary and financial knowledge and skills

• Ability to effectively communicate updates and changes to inventory staff

• Able to be resourceful in managing inventory

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Orders supplies as needed to avoid storeroom shortages and outage of inventory.

• Manages the ordering process, receipt and distribution of medical and general supplies.

• Documents and keeps a record of all supplies that enter the inventory control room and forward receipts to accounting for processing.

• Compares invoice to product received to maintain accurate inventory.

• Oversees the distribution of received supplies to the appropriate storage areas within the inventory control room.

• Removes out-dated supplies from inventory and notifies the purchasing department for replacements.

• Assists supervisor and ancillary departments with projects requiring inventory availability, usage, and cost.  

• Performs effective stock rotation as needed.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.