Supply Chain Coordinator - Food and Nutrition
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Food & Nutrition Services is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator. This position manages the Food and Nutrition Services storeroom, including inventory control and food supply distribution. This position will be responsible to program and manage the CBORD inventory database. Collaborate with team members from Production, Patient Services, and Retail to determine how to code food items and how the items will flow through the department. Communicate with external vendors and internal management team as well as nursing leaders when items are out of stock and when they are anticipated being made available again. Determine quantities of food and supplies to purchase based on vendor availability, anticipated usage, and possible changes in storage capacity. Precept the students in the Master of Clinical Nutrition program.

• Procure and deliver goods and services: Coordinate the day-to-day supplies for the retail teams, patient services team, and the clinical team areas. Responsible for procuring all food, beverage, formula, and supplies. Work with prime vendor daily to ensure product will arrive and work through all supply chain concerns. Set reorder points and par levels for items in the storeroom.
• Research Products, Prepare Product/Equipment Specifications, and Contract Management: Perform product research and utilization analysis. Make recommendations and procure product for all areas in the department. Assist with the implementation of polices. Monitor supply fluctuation to ensure correct product is in house.
• Inventory Management and Marketing: Oversee inventory controls; determine reorder amounts. Maintain order templates for all inpatient units, retail areas, production kitchen, room service kitchen, and formula room. Set up storage bin locations for items in the storeroom.
• Vendor and Customer Relations: Interact with vendors/suppliers to determine product selection and negotiate terms of the purchase. Resolve customer concerns. Inform other teams in FNS of item outages, substitutions, and when product is expected to become available.
• Data Management or Data Systems Development: Assess and enhance production software support for inventory management. Build in the CBORD database new items, order templates, bin storage locations, and reorder points.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Determine inventory investments; administer the budget, recommend operational policies and procedures. May assist in budget development and provide projects and recommendations.
• Leadership/Supervision: May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved. Will precept and provide evaluative feedback to the Master of Clinical Nutrition students.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 3B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• One to three years of supply chain management experience.
• Must be detailed, organized, strong communicator, and able to work in different computer software systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must be an effective verbal and written communicator.
• Strong computer skills and experience working in different software systems.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Ellen Hergert at ellen-hergert@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Supply Chain Coordinator
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Ellen Hergert
• Contact Email: ellen-hergert@uiowa.edu

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