Supply Chain Inventory Control & AcquisItion Specialist

Supply Chain Inventory Control & Acquisition Specialist

Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time Supply Chain Inventory Control & Acquisition Specialist to join our Supply Chain team.

At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients' well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your ability to provide and manage the right supplies needed will make all the difference!

Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Why Us:

•  Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile.
•  Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference.
•  Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment.

This position will support all aspects of supply chain operations including ordering, receiving, stocking, inventory management, distribution, returns, and vendor coordination for all departments within SRMC. This role ensures contract compliance, maintains accurate documentation, and fosters clear, effective communication across the organization to support operational efficiency and continuity of care. This person will be held accountable for following the policies and procedures of the department and organization. Additionally, the position serves as a role model for ethical behavior and promotes an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles consistent with the Mission and Behavior Standards of SRMC. Employees are committed to being financial stewards of the organization by making ethical, efficient, and responsible financial decisions regarding organizational resources.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee inventory control for all departments of SRMC.
• Assess and manage supplies, inventory levels, and product delivery for warehouses, par locations and all departments of the hospital.
• Maintain and distribute stock, ensuring that necessary supplies are available and properly accounted for.
• Prepare requisitions for approval and communicate with buyers for reordering as necessary.
• Create and process purchase orders, maintain inventory records, and ensure proper distribution and return processes.
• Implement best practices for tracking supplies and optimizing stock levels to enhance efficiency and safety in organizational operations.
• Assist with validating that the ordered supplies are in contract compliance, where applicable.
• Coordinate with departments to obtain contracted GPO quotes for supplies, minor, and capital equipment purchases.
• Assist in the process for returns and/or exchanges of inventory and supplies not needed, ordered/shipped in error, and documents on return/credit tracker.
• Maintain electronic files of packing slips,
• Effectively communicate order issues in a professional manner to internal/external customers: back orders and all other issues.
• Assist with item master maintenance and integrity.
• Submit product build requests for any products that are needed to be added to the item master to allow for correctly charging and documenting for patient resources.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with our company's Vision, Mission, Values, and Culture Statement.
• Ensure that inventory shrinkage (loss of inventory due to theft, fraud, loss, damage, or counting errors) is kept to an absolute minimum.
• Record each product's inventory count to ensure no product is ever out of stock.
• Manage processes of inventory counts in order to help the periodic inventory count by departments.
• Assist Supply Chain Director in development of inventory policies for prevention of loss and control.
• Collaborate with finance to resolve PO-invoice discrepancies.
• Generally, provide internal teams with satisfaction regarding the resources and a sense of confidence that resources will be available when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

•  High school graduate or GED preferred.
•  Inventory-related experience at entry-level required.
•  Inventory handling experience in industrial warehouses for 1-2 years preferred.
•  Well versed in basic computer operations required.

Benefits:

•  Generous paid time off.
•  Education reimbursement opportunities.
•  Growing 401(k) retirement program up to 5% company match.
•  Comprehensive dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance.
•  Insurance for critical illness, health, and life.

Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.