Materials Specialist II

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department: Materials Management

Position is located: Mercy Fore River

Work Type: PRN

FTE: Variable

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

Performs the administrative and physical tasks associated with ERP PAR order/replenishment, PAR level adjustments (labels, tracking, etc), Returns, and Customer Service. Responsible for replenishment of multiple cost centers with additional responsibility of constant adjustment of PAR levels for seasonality, business need, or lack of use in the facility.

Responsibilities:

• All Requirements of the Materials Specialist I Job Description, and: o Receive in Mobile Supply Chain Management (MSCM) and CSF (Cloudsuite Financials). o Order Periodic Automated Replenishment (PAR) supplies in Specialty areas (I.E. OR / Cardiology). o Re-Stocking of Specialty areas (I.E. OR / Cardiology). o Communication with Department staff and Leadership on Backorder and/or product issues. o Ordering of Medical gases as required per facility needs. o Keeping Safety Data Sheets (SDS) up-to-date as products change throughout the facility. o Looking up and/or assisting customers in looking up SDS forms per need. o Ability to provide interim leadership. o Expiration Tracking (FIFO) quarterly or as needed for items with short shelf-life. o Assist departments with product questions. o Management of PAR locations, correcting quantities to maximize the items availability for staff and minimize the amount of Materials Management handling. o Management of PAR locations, through Value Analysis Committee (VAC) conversions, adds and deletes. o Managing PAR Locations, Discussing Backorders, changes, other with Department Staff o Working with Purchasing on process for returning products. o Ability to provide oversight of daily operations as needed. o Ability to place departmental order requests with the ability to train Departmental Requesters as needed. o May be expected to perform duties at a higher or lower level for short term coverage. o Other Duties as assigned

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
• Prolonged periods of standing.