Job Summary
Responsible
for all the supply transactions of the inventory items under his/her store
custody, in particular responsible for ordering, receiving, verifying, labeling,
storing, issuing and distributing supplies in accordance with the AUBMC
Inventory Management rules and regulations. Implement cost effective methods of
storage and issuance. Ensure that all inventory and consignment supplies are
stored under ideal conditions and that maximum security applies at all times.
Respond to client requests and inquiries. Update the inventory management system
records and file the related reports. Perform periodic physical inventory count
and assist during fiscal yearend physical inventory count of stock. Support the
mission and vision of the American University of Beirut (AUBMC) and that of the
Materials Management Department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
Functional
Duties:
- Receive, inspect
quality, count quantity of all incoming materials and reconcile with the
purchase order traveler’s receipt issued by AUBMC Receiving area and with the
supplier’s delivery note when applicable.
- Document
receiving on the traveler’s receipt as well as complete the receiving
transaction on the oracle automated inventory
application.
- File
copies of traveler’s receipts and delivery notes.
- Document the
purchase order discrepancies and return order discrepancies and damage to the
Receiving area.
- Monitor, report
and document on the related automated application the receiving of the new
brands or of new reference numbers.
- Supervise and
participate as needed the unpacking, labeling and stacking of received goods
in their designated locators sorted by expiry date with nearest to expire
ready for early picking and shipment.
- Manage the daily
issuance and dispensing of internal sales orders in accordance with MMD rules
and regulations.
- Manage the daily
returns of internal sales orders in accordance with MMD rules and
regulations.
- Supervise and
participate as needed in preparing and packing the issued
supplies.
- Determine
priorities of delivery schedules in coordination with the user
departments.
- Assist the MMD
Administration in resolving reported product complaints either through return
or exchange of defective items.
- Maintain the
documents needed to control the physical stock of inventory items and to
validate the materials transactions.
- In
addition, verify, update and report errors found in the information posted on
the automated inventory management system such as incorrect quantities,
supplier information, prices, etc.
- Report potential
and actual discrepancies and other irregularities to the MMD
Administration.
- Periodically run
inventory reports for items with near expiry dates, slow moving and non-moving
and communicate findings to MMD Administration.
- Perform other
related duties such as assisting MMD Administration in storage planning and
advancement of warehouse management.
- Communicate on
daily basis to the MMD Administration the out of stock items or the high risk
to be out of stock items and assist in identifying alternative replenishment
plans.
- Perform periodic
physical inventory count and assist during fiscal year-end physical inventory
count of stock.
- Verify through
counting, checking and inspecting all packed supplies ready for shipment and
reconcile with the store issue voucher and ensure that all issues are made
against requisitions and that no item leave the store without the appropriate
documentation or signature.
- Submit materials
replenishment orders on timely basis.
- Set
priorities, determine work load and give work directions to the Warehousemen,
Inventory Technicians, and to daily
workers and review their work for accuracy and completeness.
Administrative
/ Miscellaneous Duties:
- Safeguard the
stored materials from environmental threats and from
theft.
- Ensure that
store is clean and organized at all times.
- Ensure that all
staff under his/her supervision abide with AUBMC and MMD rules and regulations
and report staff noncompliance to his/her direct
supervisor.
- Ensure to comply
with the periodic cycle count schedule.
- Ensure that
store activities are performed in compliance with AUBMC policies and
procedures.
- Adhere to
Materials Management Department policies and
procedures.
- Adhere to Supply
Chain code of ethics.
- Ensure proper
supervision of ware housemen and inventory technicians when required to do
so.
Critical Competencies
Client Focus, Achievement Orientation,
Organizational Awareness, Initiative, Communication Skills, Safety and Health
Management, Resource Management, Team Skills, Planning and Organizing,
Information and Records Administration, Professionalism, Inventory Management,
Quality Management, Computer Skills, English Comprehension.
Knowledge / Know-How
Knowledge:
Knowledge
of inventory management systems, controls and principles.
Knowledge of
warehousing methods, procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of established
material handling procedures.
Ability to shelve, store and distribute
materials.
Ability to operate and enter information in a computerized
inventory system.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic
computations.
Education:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years in
warehousing.
Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic
and English (IET score >/= 500).
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications as well as Inventory Management
System.
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Inaccuracy
in inspection of delivered supplies as per purchase orders may result in
significant discrepancy in the store.
Inaccuracy
in inspection of issued supplies as per store issue voucher may result in
significant discrepancy in the store. Improper follow up on daily transactions
may cause disruption of the hospital daily operations.
Negligence in
recording and verifying the lot numbers and expiry dates of inventory items may
result in significant waste. Negligence in safeguarding the stores may
facilitate loss of inventory items.
Missed or late response to end-users
requests may jeopardize patient care and customer service.
Job Structure
Perform the required work according to
pre-defined procedures.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level:
Inventory Officer
2nd Level: Assistant Director of Materials Management
Supervisory Channel:
Assist in supervising Inventory Technicians,
Warehousemen and daily workers
Job Characteristics
Physical Effort: |
Moderate Physical Effort |
Work Schedule: |
Shift rotation basis and/or On-Call |
Working Conditions: |
Normal |