Inventory Control Associate Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City)

Inventory Control Associate

The University of Kansas Health System

Location:
United States , Kansas City

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for ensuring the clinical areas they support have access to the right inventory at the right time in the right location and in the right quantity while providing great customer service. Inventory control responsibilities include but are not limited to stocking, order fulfillment, picking and staging orders, cycle counting, inventory error investigation, case cart picks, bedside stocking, expiration management, product delivery, emergency cart, totes, and bag support. This position will work every other weekend.

Job Responsibility:

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and technical functions
Participates in team huddles and acts as a contributing team member with new ideas and positive, constructive feedback to improve workflows
Professionally interacts within the department and across the health system to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in person communication
Actively seeks opportunities to continuously improve service levels and relationships with customer and departmental leaders
Maintains quality and integrity of supplies
Keep the area where the work takes place (Gemba) clean, clutter free and organized daily
Facilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology (first in, first out)
Work with computer systems and applications to perform daily duties
Perform regular cycle counts at the direction of the assigned areas Manager
Comply with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of supplies in sterile environments
Responsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket orders
Ensures product returns are performed accurately and efficiently
Perform inventory picks via mobile device using established departmental standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Participates annually in the fiscal year-end inventory in addition to the preparation process of organization and inventory level review
Manages, builds, and deploys code carts, totes, boxes, and trays as needed
Adheres to Organizational Improvement principles according to health system standards
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements:

High School Graduate or GED
1 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control
1 or more years of experience in Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to speak and understand English

Nice to have:

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university
4 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control
Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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