Storesperson

About the role

This position is responsible for receiving goods, inspecting, verifying, storing, controlling, and distributing all supplies/equipment from the following sources (stock, non-stock, Stockless, SPD) to departments throughout the organization. You are also responsible for the maintenance of the carousel and supply carts including affixing labels, keeping products and supply rooms orderly and clean, rotation of stock, checking for expired product and reporting recommendations for adjusting par levels based on ordering patterns. What you'll be doing: Ensure the distribution and re-ordering of supplies/equipment to the end-user departments, which will include the receiving of incoming shipments from Suppliers, Inventory, Stockless provider, SPD Checking carousel and carts for outdated medical/surgical supplies and replacing as necessary Maintaining carousel and individual carts/supply rooms to a regular state of order and cleanliness, along with keeping the product specific to each corresponding location Conducting daily audits of delivered items and products used to ensure accuracy of ordering and receipts, including looking for tags not pulled by users and placed on the LogiData boards for reordering Review and analyze all Business Intelligence department usage reports, in-stock percent, unit of measure and direct purchase data to assist Management in right-sizing quotas. Accountable to assist Management with the reorganization and rebuilding of supply carts and storage areas based on the "Lean Six Sigma Principles" and Distribution policies and procedures Fielding inquiries regarding the availability of products and providing the means to resolve these inquiries Liaison with customers and Management staff to optimize and achieve operational efficiencies for departmental supply carts Effectively and efficiently operate, navigate and troubleshoot inventory management systems (Carousel, LogiData, Meditech and AllScripts Pathways Materials Management) to accurately issue, credit, pick and distribute supplies from the inventory location Able to convey system connectivity problems properly to the supervisor to diagnose problems (interface errors, etc) Monitoring LogiD boards for proper functionality and reporting any findings, including board reading the appropriate number of tags, tags identified as unassigned, all areas on board reading tags, tags on boards for unexpected periods of time. What you bring: High School Graduate Lift Truck ( forklift) training course for Class 3 - Electric Motor Hand Trucks that meets the standards laid out by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Ontario Ministry of Labour (one day practical and evaluation) Courses and training in Inventory Control, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be an asset Logistics/Material Management Certificate (CPIM) would be an asset. Minimum 2 years' logistics experience in an inventory computerized inventory environment is required Experience in a healthcare environment would be considered an asset Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills Proficiency with equipment, computers and software, including carousel hardware Very good physical health, as handling of heavy items is a daily requirement Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment and movable carts Physical demands include: Able to lift, push and pull heavy loads Repetitive light and heavy lifting Extensive walking throughout the shift Frequent standing throughout the shift Product knowledge of medical surgical supplies an asset. Pleasant manner with neat appearance as patient interaction is a part of daily function Ability to prioritize workload with varying deliverables Ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal supervision Must maintain confidentiality pertaining to patients and staff Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, afternoons, evenings, and midnight shifts. Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and proc