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Provides front-line leadership for efficient daily supply chain operations. Troubleshoots all supply chain functions and operational issues that may involve work delays, staffing, training colleagues, and resolving customer or supplier issues.

Job Duties

• Acts as the on site primary point of contact for SDS resources and staff. Provides guidance to SDS team members to ensure daily tasks are completed in accordance with departmental standards.
• Determines the amount of supply needed for each bin in a clean supply room and ensures that there is enough supply to last until the next replenishment cycle by using the handheld scanner to enter the amount to be picked.
• Maintains, adjusts and monitors stock levels and works in conjunction with customer and inventory analyst on changes to the stock levels, as needed.
• Picks supplies scanned from the warehouse/storeroom, while verifying each item by product number, unit of measure, manufacturer number, warehouse location, and quantity to be picked. Ensures that colleagues decrease supplies, as necessary.
• Delivers supplies to appropriate locations, which includes verifying the supply quantity and description, checking expiration dates, and placing supplies in the correct bins/locations.
• Straightens up supply rooms, rotating stock, bringing back items that need to be returned for credit, and noting any issues of concern for follow-up. Performs follow-up with clinical leadership, as needed.
• Performs receiving functions both physically and in the enterprise resource planning system, as well as outgoing shipping functions and investigating missing or delayed packages.
• Conducts on the job training to SDS staff in accordance with established procedures and practices, including the safe operation of material handling equipment (such as pallet truck/jack).
• Packs, orders, delivers, monitors, collects, and returns clean and soiled linen (including scrubs and slings) to end users.
• Checks on work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review. Delivers daily shift summary to management and/or peers.
• Participates in the preparation for, and completion of, physical inventory.
• Builds, replenishes, and oversees the code cart process.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years Progressive experience in any aspect of the supply chain management field
• Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g., inventory planning and manufacturing operations).
• Demonstrates basic computer/PC navigation skills.

• Associate's Degree
• Ability to use warehousing devices and equipment, hardware, and software.

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.