Summary

The Supply Chain Cycle Counter is responsible for managing the supply flow for the Operating Rooms at University Hospital. This role performs various inventory management functions to ensure the right product is at the right place at the right time. This person is a high energy contributor who has high regard for customer service.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Maintaining the integrity of the inventory and storage space in the assigned inventory locations in a manner consistent with infection control, safety, and supply chain best practices.
• Inventory receiving / stocking for assigned services and areas.
• Achieving inventory accuracy goals by rotating stock and maintaining the overall orderliness of the assigned inventory.
• Maintenance of appropriate inventory levels through proactive stocking, supply ordering and / or collaboration with the clinical team and supply chain analysts.
• Utilize supply chain systems to update cycle counts, troubleshoot issues and improve inventory integrity, and reduce process variation.
• Keep both the physical inventory storage locations well organized and labeled and maintain the inventory systems to always align our system information with the physical inventory location(s) for every item.
• Cross-train in multiple supply chain areas to cover additional / different supply chain responsibilities when needed.
• Participate in lean / continuous improvement efforts.
• Proactively seek ways to support both the clinical team and supply chain analysts by performing various tasks such as: evaluating safety stock / par levels, storage appropriateness reviews, and other strategies to improve inventory accuracy, inventory cost, and accomplish team goals.
• Effectively communicates with clinical staff and leadership on supply risk and availability.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications*

    Associate Level- 

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of prior experience.
• Willingness to learn Supply Chain systems and methodologies.
• Interest in working in the healthcare field.
• Demonstrated commitment to details and follow-up.
• Basic understanding of material flow, information analysis and electronic inventory.
• Experience with problem solving, resolution and root cause analysis.
• Utilization of basic applications: MS Suite.
• Proactive about continuous learning and improvement.
• Team first mentality
   

    Intermediate Level-

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to details and follow-up.
• Basic understanding of material flow, information analysis and electronic inventory.
• Experience with problem solving, resolution and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel, and a strong aptitude for technology and data analytics.
• Proactive about continuous learning and improvement.
• Team first mentality.
  

Work Schedule

This is an onsite first shift position with weekend work required and can be subject to change.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Supervision Received: Reports to Supply Chain Manager or Supervisor

Supervision Exercised:  None

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.