Inventory Control Coordinator

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes

Great patient care depends on having the right supplies available at the right time. As an Inventory Control Coordinator, you'll play an important role in keeping hospital operations running smoothly by leading inventory and distribution activities during second- and third-shift operations.

You'll provide day-to-day guidance to Distribution Technicians, coordinate workflow, monitor medical equipment and supply inventory, and serve as a key Supply Chain resource for clinical teams during off-shift hours. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to customer service will help ensure uninterrupted support for patient care.

Why This Role Matters

Accurate inventory and dependable supply availability are essential to healthcare operations. In this role, you'll help ensure clinical teams have the products they need while identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support cost-containment efforts.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day operational oversight, guidance, and work prioritization for Distribution Technicians.

• Coordinate departmental workflow and serve as the primary escalation point for operational and customer service concerns during assigned shifts.

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, shelf inspections, and inventory reconciliation.

• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and coordinate replenishment activities.

• Maintain appropriate inventory par levels based on utilization, demand, and patient care needs.

• Ensure proper stock rotation using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and expiration-date management practices.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, stock variances, and system issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Monitor and reduce obsolete, expired, and excess inventory.

• Collaborate with Nursing and other departmental customers to resolve supply issues and maintain service excellence.

• Support product standardization, inventory optimization, and cost-management initiatives.

• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring team members on inventory and distribution procedures.

• Communicate shift activities, operational concerns, and inventory issues to leadership and incoming staff.

• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce waste.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Strong inventory management, leadership, communication, decision-making, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate departmental activities during evening and overnight shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree.

• Three years of experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, Inventory Management, or Healthcare Logistics.

• Lead or trainer experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position involves the physical and mental demands associated with a hospital distribution environment, including standing, walking, bending, carrying and lifting materials, as well as maintaining concentration, attention to detail, and effective oral and written communication.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.