Inventory Specialist (Field Based)

Inventory SpecialistAt AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients' lives, please apply.Job Duties:Manage Home Medical Equipment (HME) inventory within region to meet Cost of Goods budgetEnsure HME inventory ordering and processing procedures are followed and maintained in accordance with established policies and proceduresManages inventory in the AdaptHealth EMR to ensure PAR levels are maintained and inventory locations are reflected correctly in the system.Enters new PAR levels and locations in the EMR, troubleshoots supply issues and system discrepanciesInteracts with Warehouse Techs to assure PAR levels, shelf locations, and process flows are maintained and meet the operational needs and the individual warehouses.Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.Provides inventory usage reports to purchasing and manager.Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors and regional warehouse managers.Maintains accurate daily records of inventory distributed to regional warehouses.Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or manager.Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.Assists with quarterly inventory counts and audits.Assures FIFO rules are being followed by completing monthly auditsAssures warehouse and inventory 5S rules are being followed by completing monthly auditsAccesses and distributes management reports related to inventory control and shipping dataResponsible for identifying new products and facilitating communication of relevant information to Warehouse Techs.Responsible for maintaining and updating rotation out plan for old products to prevent product expiration.Responsible for maintaining open communication lines with leadership on stock levels and other pertinent information.Responsible for maintaining and updating all relevant forms and paperwork involved in the shipping and receiving of inventory.Receives, sorts, and inspects all incoming stock.Shelves all incoming stock maintaining item locations and organization. Identifying opportunities to reinforce and reeducate warehouse techs on FIFO principles.Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.Competency, Skills and Abilities:Warehouse, shipping and receiving skillsInventory trackingStrong interpersonal skillsDecision makingStrong customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projectsAbility to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a teamStrong problem-solving skills with attention to detailSolid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interactionAbility to prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasksComputer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsRequirementsMinimum Job Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentValid and unrestricted driver's license in the state of residencePrevious experience with medical suppliesPreferred Job Qualifications:Five (5) years of inventory control experience with a similar sized company.Exact job experience considered is inventory management in Health care or HME.AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.