Inventory Control Coordinator

Department 12052 Enterprise Corporate - Supply Chain: Operations Wake Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information Day, M-F Pay Range $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities • Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and ensure timely replenishment of supplies. • Create and process purchase orders, verify pricing against contracts, and resolve invoice discrepancies. • Maintain and update inventory systems, including Lawson and other computerized databases, to reflect current stock. • Oversee 2-bin and mobile supply chain systems, ensuring proper configuration, replenishment, and allocation of supplies. • Coordinate with vendors to establish delivery schedules, handle product issues, and manage credits or exchanges. • Design and organize storeroom layout, including shelf locations and labeling, to support perpetual inventory tracking. • Perform cycle counts and root cause analysis to maintain perpetual inventory accuracy and support physical inventories. • Communicate effectively with nursing, supply chain teams, and purchasing to address inventory concerns and product changes. • Analyze inventory usage and obsolescence, recommend adjustments to par levels, and remove outdated items per guidelines. • Generate and interpret inventory reports, ensuring data integrity and supporting decision-making for inventory control. Education High School Diploma or GED required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Proficient in inventory control techniques and asset management Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills Leadership abilities Problem-solving and solution formulation Effective communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Subject to stressful conditions Moderate noise environment Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to multiple interruptions Occasionally subject to irregular hours Education Associate Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred Experience 3–5 years inventory control experience preferred 3 years in Materials Management or healthcare industry preferred DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment To You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits And More • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This position is the key focal point for inventory throughout the hospital. Responsible for analyzing existing inventory levels, suggesting inventory control steps to reduce inventory, and monitoring the success of implemented steps. Duties include determining reorder points, purchasing supplies at the proper time and price, and resolving invoice issues to ensure timely payment. Also responsible for maintaining 2-bin and mobile supply chain systems with processes for replenishment, conversions, and allocation of supplies. Additionally, this role initiates and maintains inventory controls, policies, procedures, and systems to achieve accurate financial and perpetual inventory information. This is accomplished through comprehensive analysis to identify problems, recommend solutions, and implement improved practices, tools, and policies .