University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Material Services is seeking a Supply Chain Associate who will serve as a liaison for clinics, operating rooms, and other departments throughout the hospital. Utilize Microsoft Excel, Peoplesoft, OCRA, and Qtrak software to locate supplies and instruments, track incoming packages and delivery locations, and maintain inventory. Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests. Ability to move throughout hospital, lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, push/pull manual carts on a regular basis, and operate manual and motorized pallet jacks. Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving. Other duties as assigned.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procure and deliver goods and services: Evaluate, procure, receive, store, and deliver goods and services. Initiate requisitions to procure goods and services at the direction of others.

• Organize and maintain hospital inventory.

• Safely deliver product to appropriate locations

• Inventory Management and Marketing: Receive, properly store and distribute product. Address inventory issues related to the supply chain and suggest models for improvement. Maintain and secure inventory and report issues as needed. Responsible for implementation of marketing strategy or plan.

• Assist with inventory management throughout the hospital.

• Cycle count, order, restock, and receive products.

• Properly handle, stock and restock linens.

• Data Management or Data Systems Development: Maintain inventory/equipment database(s).

• Responsible for the maintenance of inventory data and scanning.

• Leadership/Supervision: May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff.

• May provide training to other employees and hospital end users.

• Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and timely.

Schedule: 60%
Salary: $40,475 to commensurate
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Location: Medical Center North Liberty
Benefits Highlights:Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

The new University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.

In addition to world-class orthopedic care, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff, support excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and foster meaningful community partnerships.

UI Health Care is building a welcoming, skilled, and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

• 6 months to a year of experience within a supply management receiving, warehousing, and/or distribution setting.

• Experience planning, allocating, and mobilizing resources to fulfill or complete a work unit or organizational objective or task.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Create working relationships with team members, caregivers, vendors, etc.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ability to effectively multi-task, keeping multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.

• Experience with SPM, PeopleSoft, OCRA, Qtrak and Tableau software

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact mcnl-hr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.