Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Supply Chain Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for planning for the ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all supplies used in the surgical/OR/medical/procedural areas. The Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for assigned service lines, suppliers, and PAR locations to manage. This individual will coordinate directly with Clinical Team members on supply disruptions, backorders, recalls, conversions, and updates. The Supply Chain Coordinator will utilize the ERP to place orders, track receipts and manage PARs.
Essential Job Statements
Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies used in the surgical/OR/medical/procedural areas.
Maintain adequate inventory in a cost‑effective manner.
Coordinate all return and recall items in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and provide guidance on backordered or unavailable items.
Coordinate across VCU Health system to ensure supplies are available to a provider to complete the assigned work.
Request, receive and assimilate unique items, replacement items, urgently needed items and product stocks for evaluation programs.
Work with service line leads to improve supply utilization, decrease/optimise inventory, and evaluate future needs.
Utilize ERP for supply ordering and par maintenance.
Assimilate with Clinical team members and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams.
Recognise and work process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams.
Gains or has attained full proficiency in the area assigned.
Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity, equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.
Patient Population Not applicable to this position.
Employment Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: N/A
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A
Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: 2+ years supply chain experience required.
Working knowledge of computers.
Must have the ability to maintain a constructive working relationship with administrators, surgeons or other providers, staff, support services, suppliers, and the Purchasing department.
Must be able to work in an independent, team environment in an organized manner.
Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Previous healthcare supply chain experience with stocking, inventory, and control of supplies.
Previous inventory control experience with medical and surgical supplies in a surgical, perioperative, or medical procedure environment.
Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Job duties may include access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying 0–50 lbs.; Lifting/Carrying 50–100 lbs.; Push/Pull 0–50 lbs.; Push/Pull 50–100 lbs.; Stoop; Kneel; Squat; Crawling; Climbing; Balance; Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); Perform shift work; Reach above shoulder; Repetitive arm/hand movements; Finger Dexterity
Mental/Sensory - Emotional Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast‑paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change, Work Under Pressure, Able to Work Under Pressure
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Essential Job Statements
Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies used in the surgical/OR/medical/procedural areas.
Maintain adequate inventory in a cost‑effective manner.
Coordinate all return and recall items in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and provide guidance on backordered or unavailable items.
Coordinate across VCU Health system to ensure supplies are available to a provider to complete the assigned work.
Request, receive and assimilate unique items, replacement items, urgently needed items and product stocks for evaluation programs.
Work with service line leads to improve supply utilization, decrease/optimise inventory, and evaluate future needs.
Utilize ERP for supply ordering and par maintenance.
Assimilate with Clinical team members and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams.
Recognise and work process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams.
Gains or has attained full proficiency in the area assigned.
Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity, equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.
Patient Population Not applicable to this position.
Employment Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: N/A
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A
Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: 2+ years supply chain experience required.
Working knowledge of computers.
Must have the ability to maintain a constructive working relationship with administrators, surgeons or other providers, staff, support services, suppliers, and the Purchasing department.
Must be able to work in an independent, team environment in an organized manner.
Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Previous healthcare supply chain experience with stocking, inventory, and control of supplies.
Previous inventory control experience with medical and surgical supplies in a surgical, perioperative, or medical procedure environment.
Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Job duties may include access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying 0–50 lbs.; Lifting/Carrying 50–100 lbs.; Push/Pull 0–50 lbs.; Push/Pull 50–100 lbs.; Stoop; Kneel; Squat; Crawling; Climbing; Balance; Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); Perform shift work; Reach above shoulder; Repetitive arm/hand movements; Finger Dexterity
Mental/Sensory - Emotional Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast‑paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change, Work Under Pressure, Able to Work Under Pressure
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran 41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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