Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Department Overview
The Materials Management department handles the supply chain operations for supplies, equipment, and mail at Children's. This includes product selection, sourcing, contract management, purchasing, receiving, inventory management, distribution, cleaning/sterilization, medical equipment maintenance, and disposal.
Position Summary
Responsible for $13M of annual inventory transactions data entry and owner of audit trail for this activity. Provides inventory usage information to user departments, Accounting, and Revenue Management. Liaison for all organization departments for generating daily inventory orders. Acts as a central troubleshooting /customer service desk for user departments and Supply Chain staff, to coordinate critical medical supply inventory orders to support patient care.
Two year Associates degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or computer related field. Two years experience in database management, inventory management, or computer related field. Database maintenance and/or warehouse management software experience preferred. Knowledge of LEAN concepts preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: * Requires significant attention to detail * Excellent customer service skills * Ability to work well both individually and with a team * Experience with MMIS systems (PeopleSoft, Lawson, etc.) * Experience with High Jump or similar tracking software * Good communication (both written and oral) * Excellent time management skills * Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for inventory management
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.