Inventory Co-ordinator - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

The
Inventory Co-Ordinator position oversees the forecasting, replenishment and distribution of inventory for the Nutrition and Food Service department.

Here's What You Get to Do

Develops realistic inventory levels through evaluation of product need and turnover.
Identifies nonmoving and surplus inventory and initiates appropriate corrective/disposal action.
Consults with various users in the department to ensure that the optimization of inventory is well established while ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained to avoid shortages with minimum investment therefore reducing carrying costs.
Responsible for managing a total inventory of approximately $700,000 annually, consisting of 1300 products.
Conducts monthly and annual reviews of inventory performance objectives in concert with departmental objectives. Objectives include targeted investment levels, service levels, inventory turns and forecast accuracy.
Develops and implements functional/system policies and procedures pertaining to inventory management, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximizing customer service. Continually reviews, recommends and implements process improvements to eliminate non valueadded activities.
Works with departmental managers to source new and innovative products in response to customer requests and changing menu options.
Ensures that products are received and stored below 4¿C, adheres to HACCP principles regarding food handling. Follows the department guidelines for any high risk items.
Determines appropriate procurement action based on forecast requirements to maintain high customer service and optimize inventory investment by managing deletions and additions to the departments main inventory listings.
Responsible for overseeing the receiving function of the department, including managing surplus/shorts on invoices with the supplier.
Consults with various outside suppliers on stock requirement issues to ensure they meet the need of HSC.
Works with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of products is achieved and develops actions plans to address shortfalls of critical items.
Prepares an accurate monthly inventory report

Here's What You Need:

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma. Some post secondary courses related to inventory management would be an asset.
Food Handlers Certification Program is required.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in an inventory management setting. A strong supervisory background is an asset.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) and work in a team environment.

Employment Type:
Full Time

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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