Supply Chain Associate III

City/State Ashland, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Supply Chain Associate III for their Supply Chain department! This position is fully onsite. Overview The Supply Chain Logistics Associate III is responsible for the supply management function in the designated assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining close communication with the Clinical & Supply Chain Leadership, Colleagues, and other staff regarding supply related topics. These topics may be involved, but are not limited to Back Orders, Limited Supplies, Product Changes, Recalls and Conversions. Ability to support the department independently and in collaboration with other support staff. Inventory Management: Manage inventory balances across the designated areas. Ability to understand the logistical requirements to meet demand during an ever-changing global supply chain and possess the flexibility to pivot a plan at a moment's notice. Responsible for the ordering, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies in the assigned areas. Implements established plan which ensures supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly. Track shipments and coordinate internal stock transfers as well as resolving delays. Assist as necessary with product conversions and or substitutions. Managing non-conforming supplies including returns in assigned designated areas Ability to stay focused and possess the time management skills to prioritize tasks ensuring job requirements are met Solid critical thinking skill and good stewardship of supply management in their respective areas Reporting / Communication/ Customer Support: Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service. Follow up timely with internal and external customers using email, phone, or other means acceptable for use by Sentara Ability to timely escalate critical product shortage and stock out matters to management. Capable of escalating with vendor representatives our product demand needs including deficiencies related to their failure to supply and meet our inventory levels. Employee knowledgeable in navigating various platforms, ERPs, and other 3rd party systems. Individual must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude Education High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred) Experience 3 years supply chain operations (Required) Healthcare experience (Preferred) Keywords: Talroo, supply chain, inventory, inventory management, records, records maintenance, warehouse, warehouse management, supplies management, supplies distribution Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara Employer of Choice for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!