Logistics Jobs in Strathroy, ON

Job Duties:

Supply Chain and Logistics

• Manage warehouse and direct purchases, loaner equipment, consignment and internal warehouse (stores) inventories pertaining to Surgical Services
• Maintain Surgical Services inventory levels in conjunction with clinical needs, ensuring all products are available to allow for quality patient care and optimal surgical outcomes
• Promptly identify, communicate, investigate and resolve inventory supply issues such as backorders, obsolete or otherwise unavailable or delayed products, needed to mitigate the impact/risk to patients
• Source, procure and obtain clinical approvals for substitute products as needed to avoid disruption to patient care
• Manage/monitor inventory management system, and liaise with supplier, IT, or other stakeholders as needed to promptly resolve any system issues
• Optimize and lead the design of inventory supply carts and associated inventory location min/par levels
• Provide support and guidance to Material Management team that are responsible for replenishing supplies
• Manage product recalls and safety occurrence reports, maintaining a database of correspondence with suppliers, Risk Management and all applicable end users
• Conduct product searches and product investigations in response to quality/risk issues
• Manage, seek appropriate clinical approvals and coordinate new and trial product requests
• Requisition, receive, reconcile and disseminate required equipment and supplies
• Expedite and liaise for urgent or special requests for emergency equipment and/or supplies in collaboration with clinical leads or leadership, nursing, surgeons, and suppliers as needed to mitigate the impact/risk to patients
• Coordinate delivery of borrowed instruments, education, documentation and sterilization requirements to MDRD
• Respond to emergency equipment and supply requests from peer hospitals by promptly locating, packaging and sending requested items, where approved by appropriate clinical leadership to ensure product can be released
• Support and take a leadership role with the Product Evaluation Committee (PEC)
• Collaborating with Supply Chain team as required
• Other duties as may be assigned

Instrument and Equipment Management

• Facilitate instrument and equipment repairs and arrange temporary loaners where required, communicating outcomes though the appropriate stakeholders
• Generate orders for replacement instruments beyond repair in consultation with the appropriate clinical leads
• Obtain competitive quotes with warranties and repair services, for purchase of new instruments and equipment
• Maintain an understanding of current instrument and equipment service contracts and warranties
• Verify that instrument sterilization parameters are provided to MDRD via IFU (“Instructions for Use”) information to ensure that hospital has the appropriate equipment and processes

Program and Financial Management

• Actively participate in and contribute to Surgical/Clinical Services program meetings and working groups
• Provide support for Surgical Services program RFP’s and capital planning initiatives where applicable
• Collaborate with Material Management team regarding Surgical Services related initiatives, contracts and procurement
• Work with Supply Chain to reconcile any PO or invoicing discrepancies in Accounts Payable to enable efficient purchase, payment, rebate and credit transactions that may impact the Surgical Services budget
• Prepare for and facilitate Surgical Services program annual inventory count/reconciliation process where required; complete inventory count sheets/other tasks/team preparation (may occur during off-hours/weekend)
• Work with clinical partners to standardize practices and procedures to improve savings and reduce redundancy
• Ensure proper documentation handling at all times that meets Personal Health Information requirements, e.g. for special equipment requests, reorder information
• Ad hoc presentations to various groups, including Senior Leadership and Resources Committee of the MHA Board of Directors.

Job Qualifications

• Must provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella and varicella (chicken pox) and proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
• Must provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 12 months
• Undergraduate degree, college diploma, or equivalent (Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or Medical)
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain; specific clinical/technical experience in surgical services preferred
• Technical proficiency with systems/software, (Windows, MS Office, Excel, Cerner, eProcurement).
• Sound knowledge of operating room practices, medical devices reprocessing, instrumentation identification, and surgical department processes and practices preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of logistics, inventory management, replenishment, procurement, sourcing, item substituting processes
• Demonstrated adaptability in a fast-paced environment; ability to think critically, change tasks quickly, organize workload, re-prioritize and respond to urgent needs
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving, team building, innovative thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Comprehensive understanding of lean principles (e.g. lean certification preferred)
• Supply chain or logistics designation would be considered an asset, e.g. CSCL, CPPB, P.Log, CCLP
• Strong professional commitment to values of MHA and the surgical program
• Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and strategic goals
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice and self-directed learning
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and leadership skills
• Demonstrate ability to both lead and collaborate as a team member in a patient family and centered care setting
• Commitment to continuous improvement and ability to foster change
• Demonstrate excellence in attendance
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service
• Understanding and demonstrate use of good body mechanics
• Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.