At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to join our Distribution team! This is a full time, benefits eligible position. ​Starting pay is $20.25 per hour.

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Central Maine Healthcare’s Hospital inventory of supplies in clinical areas. Present savings initiatives and targets to clinical leaders and will proactively work with Supply chain staff to identify and address all issues while focusing on continue process improvements.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum (3) years of experience in inventory management or related experience
• Minimum two (2) year experience of Inventory tracking software preferred
• Experience in hospital inventory management
• Training specific to hospital inventory control or supply management
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Functional understanding of Lawson preferred

What It’s Like Working At CMH: 

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members. 

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes: 

Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system. Dental plan Vision plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Basic Life insurance at no cost Supplemental Life insurance Long-term disability insurance 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance Family leave program for Parental Leaves Comprehensive Wellness Program 

Essential Duties:
• Responsible for overseeing all replenishment activities including ordering, monitoring orders, backorders, stock-outs, substitutions, receiving and stocking deliveries.
• Assists in maintaining all data including Lawson numbers, pricing, order unit of measures, par optimization.
• Conducts routine cycle counting and expiration sweeping activities.
• Provides functional supervision to hospital and warehouse supply coordinators and distribution specialist for all inventory control processes.
• Provides regular training and in-services for the staff improving compliance and updating them with the latest upgrades.
• Regularly runs reports looking for price savings opportunities from overspend, overstock, and deadstock.
• Coordinates with clinical staff to ensure proper inventory levels maintained at all times. Keeps management informed of problem areas and takes constructive corrective action.
• Gathers, computes, compiles, codes and reports data and information for variety of purchase orders and routine special or statistical reports or studies. Provides information, projections and recommendations for purchase standardization, quality, amounts or equivalency.
• Resolves daily discrepancies on medical supply orders; Seeks approval for over shipments to save expense of returning items. Contacts vendors regarding return for credit. Contacts vendors regarding outstanding purchase orders. Informs staff of status.
• Receives and stores equipment deemed recyclable/reusable for future use. Inputs equipment and disposition data into computer. Distributes same as requested.
• Edits requisitions and confers with requesting department regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise, and delivery schedules.
• Provides expertise to Purchasers on quantities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Multi-tasking (ordering, checking, resolving rushes)
• Decision making skills
• influence (negotiation) skills
• Problem solving (analysis) skills
• Teamwork

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!