Inventory Specialist

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Canadian Surgery Solutions, a division of Clearpoint Health Network is recruiting for an Inventory Specialist in Calgary.

Position Type: Permanent.

No of Position: 1.

Role is responsible for ensuring:

• That all stages of the inventory management process are complete and in accordance with policies and processes.
• Compliance with contract terms and conditions assigned within vendor groups.
• Maintain and update the inventory management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all stages of the inventory management process are complete and in accordance with policies and processes.
• Purchase specialized medical supplies, implants and equipment within your purchasing authority.
• Compliance with contract terms and conditions assigned within vendor groups.
• Maintain and update the inventory management system
• Maintain and be aware and have knowledge of all vendor contracts and pricing; assist in financial evaluation of supplier proposals, pricing comparisons and sourcing decisions as requested.
• Receive and store supplies and equipment.
• Track orders and maintain inventory records and monitor purchase-order fulfillment.
• Report damaged or deficient items to the Manager and vendor.
• Audit and replenish supply carts.
• Monitor shelf life, requisition items in low supply and ensure items are used in a first-in, first-out basis; conduct demand forecasting and procurement recommendations.
• Audit out-going orders and report discrepancies to the Nurse Manager.
• Arranges for return of damaged or recalled items.
• Maintains statistics for reporting.
• Standardizing and maximizing the value of items purchased.
• Consults with user departments and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; engaging with vendor reps regarding existing and future requirements, cost-saving opportunities and new products and technologies; document actual examples of cost-reduction initiatives and supplier alternatives.
• Shipping and receiving all loaners and repairs.
• Close out purchase orders and fiscal periods in the inventory management system within required timelines.
• Review and process all invoices in the accounting system and submit items for approval within required timelines.
• Review weekly operating room slates with the Nurse Manager and Inventory colleague.
• Assist in the training and onboarding of new staff.
• Coordinate and manage inventory counts and audits.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, results driven, business-oriented individual with experiencein healthcare, surgical products and service knowledge with the benefit of:

• Post-secondary education in supply chain management.
• Healthcare/medical device background, experience with surgical vendors and contract management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of aseptic techniques.
• 3-5 yrs procurement and/or supply chain experience required.
• Solid MS Excel skills.
• A high level of professionalism (exceptional customer service and organizational skills) results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential along with the ability to quickly grasp a situation and zero in on issues and provide solutions.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent English language skills (reading, written, verbal and comprehension)
• Experience in a computerized inventory control system.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, warehousing and material handling.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment is very physically demanding and may require different levels of physical exertion, including you may need to lift/push/pull more than 25 pounds. This position may demand standing long hours and bending.

Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation,