Sr. Materials Management Associate, Full Time, Variable Shift, Hanford

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Stocks and maintains inventory within the healthcare facility. Ensures essential medical supplies and equipment are readily available to support patient care and hospital operations. Trains new supply chain employees on departmental tasks and workflows and supports peer employees in issue identification and resolution. Handles all project assignments specific to improving supply chain workflows. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Two years' experience in materials management, inventory control, or a related field, preferably in a healthcare setting: Preferred Department Specific License/Certifications: - AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required Essential Functions: - Receives and inspects deliveries of medical supplies and equipment. Organizes, categorizes, and labels inventory items. Maintain accurate records of stock levels and consumption. Monitors expiry dates and ensure proper rotation of supplies. Ensures that all departments have access to necessary supplies by timely restocking their supply areas. Performs routine inventory checks to identify low stock items and promptly reorder as needed. Coordinates with department heads to understand their specific inventory requirements. - Ensures that received items meet quality and safety standards. Verifies that products are properly stored and labeled. Collaborates with leadership to address any quality issues. Maintains accurate records of all inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns. Generates reports to analyze inventory levels and consumption patterns. Assists with data entry into the hospital's materials management software. - Communicates with suppliers to place orders, track deliveries, and resolve issues. Collaborates with the disaster preparedness team to ensure the availability of essential supplies in case of emergencies. Maintains a contingency stock of critical items for unexpected situations. - Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including infection control protocols. Implements safety measures in handling, storing, and distributing hazardous materials. Supports product recall requirements to ensure patient safety. - Trains hospital staff on proper inventory management practices. Stays updated on industry best practices and participates in relevant training as needed. Trains new supply chain staff of tasks and workflows within the department. Mentors peer associates and provide support in issue identification and resolution. Handles all project assignments specific to improving supply chain workflows. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. ### About the Company Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 a…