Assists the Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator - Orthotics and Prosthetics
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Assists in the collection, processing, and tracking of orders for MFB Orthotics & Prosthetics utilizing the OPIE purchasing and inventory software.
Fills clinicians' and technicians' submitted materials orders in the manner determined by the P&I Coordinator.
Inputs purchase orders, and other required data, to OPIE.
Follows-up on back-orders, processes returns and investigates and resolves any issues.
Gathers data from vendors to support maintenance of current vendor product offering information/catalogues and price lists.
Assists in the management of orthotics and prosthetics inventory.
Ensures that the receipt and utilization of inventory is fully and properly recorded in the OPIE system
Conducts physical counts and performs data entry to allow for maintenance of inventory records by location.
Communicates regularly with clinical and technical staff to allow for the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels.
Reports suspected inventory waste and/or obsolescence risk related to stagnant inventory.
Transfers inventory and purchased or fabricated devices between locations when necessary.
Stocks consumables inventory at various locations.
Ensures that exam rooms are properly stocked with tools and supplies.
Reconciles Invoices to Purchase Order and Packing Slips to ensure timely payment of invoices and achieving discount terms from vendors, when applicable.
Codes invoices and transfers to Accounts Payable for vendor to be paid. Audits vendor statements
Ships, receives and transfers devices and materials as directed, both on foot and by vehicle.
Completes special projects as requested.
Essential Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Education, and Training Requirements):
High School diploma required, Associates degree preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Computer/database/software systems proficiency.
Purchasing and inventory experience preferred.
Experience in orthotics and prosthetics preferred.
Experience with OPIE purchasing and inventory system preferred.
Valid State of MI Drivers License and ability to transport devices between locations (using MFB fleet or personal vehicle).
