Materials Specialist

The Materials Specialist will be responsible for maintaining inventory levels, order management and replenishment of Patient Service Centers, Physician Offices and Laboratory departments as applicable. Demonstrates LifeLabs Values in all activities.

Status: Full Time Temporary

Schedule: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Additional Requirements: Successful candidate to possess a valid G class drivers license. Successful candidate is to be willing to travel on an as needed basis.

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: 1 year contract

This posting is part of an existing vacancy.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Maintain and monitor appropriate inventory levels in central stores, PSCs, Physician Offices and Laboratory departments.
• Provide customer service and support in all aspects of Materials Management for PSC, Laboratory staff and external customers. Effective troubleshooting and resolution of materials management issues. Supply empty bio-hazard and chemical waste containers to the lab as needed.
• Monitor maintenance of the storage carousel and inventory shuttle, where applicable.
• Receive material orders and ensure all goods are received in an acceptable condition.
• Ensure compliance to standard processes and required regulations for the ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of materials within all sites.
• Train PSC, distribution and laboratory staff in the use of inventory control systems as applicable.
• Effective contributor to Diagnostics Materials Management and Lean Sigma Deployment teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce materials costs in the areas of consumption, waste and product design.
• Follow-up on and resolve service and problem issues.
• Identify incidents and non-conformances; escalate as appropriate
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Use personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coats) as specified in EHS procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Laboratory environment.

What you will bring to the role: 

• 1- 2 years materials management experience, preferably in a lab environment;
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in an inventory management role
• Working experience or understanding of MRP and ERP and Lean Manufacturing an asset.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds consistently, to shoulder height. repetitive movements and bending, turning and kneeling, as well as walking required
• Ability to work autonomously
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word, experience with Oracle an asset