Material Management Specialist

Under indirect supervision, has been cross trained to perform a variety of materiel management functions such as: maintaining inventory availability based upon consumption/stat demand needs of the customer; documenting and tracking product usage, orders, delivery cycles; inspecting/validating that the correct items have been received and are the appropriate item for the use; delivering stock and non-stock items; storing products, coordinating product returns; sorting mail, operating materiel handling equipment. May operate fork lift, post US Mail, and/or perform inventory analysis using Materials Management System (MMS). May be required to use personal vehicle to transport self between facilities.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Inventories supply areas.
• Prepares written documentation or transmits replenishment needs.
• Changes inventory levels based upon data, customer input and knowledge of inventory supply and lead time for replenishment.
• May perform inventory analysis.
• Delivers supplies, linen, medical records, mail, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens, radiology films, hazardous materials and other items to customers according to prescribed routes and STAT customer needs, within specified time frames.
• Responds to customer needs and requests for stock and non-stock supplies.
• Determines if standard stock/formulary item can meet request and achieves understanding of customer need if it cannot.
• Verifies accuracy of stock/part number, unit of issue, quantity, and time supply required.
• Completes and corrects recharge and order processing documents as needed.
• Rotates and restocks supply shelves, checking for and removing outdated supplies.
• Maintains organized, clean and labeled supply areas.
• Completes documents to adjust/reorganize inventory as required.
• Receives deliveries, may assist in unloading trucks.
• Inspects delivery for damage, quality, verifies accuracy, quantity, and ensures items received meet order specifications.
• Maintains delivery records.
• Responds appropriately to customer inquires regarding Logistics Services support.
• May research request using telephone and/or computer methods.
• Assists customers with return order or repair process.
• Ensures adequate documentation, packaging needs, and arranges shipping/ transportation.
• Sorts mail and other items to ensure efficient and timely distribution.
• May post US Mail.
• Operates equipment for lifting and transporting supplies such as pallet jacks (manual and electric), hand trucks, and flat bed carts following established safety procedures.
• May operate fork lift.
• KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs: Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help and give information Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Six (6) months experience in a similar position required.

• N/A

• Drivers License (in location where applicable)
  

• Must pass basic math test and Typing 15 wpm (Must successfully complete all testing prior to or within posting period).
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work at multiple sites and transport self between facilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• DMV printout if utilizing equipment requiring licensure.

• Experience in a medical products environment.

Notes:

• Hours and shifts will vary based on operational needs.
• May work weekends and float to all MOBs and all hospital medical centers.

PrimaryLocation : California,San Diego,San Diego Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 12:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Materials Management,Facility Services & Materials Management
Department : San Diego Medical Center - Supply Chain-Storeroom - 0801
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.