Specialist - Distribution & Logistics - Switzer Warehouse

The University of Kansas Health System - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Shawnee, KS

Hospitals

About the position

The Specialist in Distribution and Logistics at Switzer Warehouse is responsible for managing a variety of tasks that are essential for the efficient receipt, storage, and shipment of products. This role encompasses a range of functions including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, and delivery. The Specialist will ensure that products flow smoothly from the point of request to receipt from vendors, maintaining high standards of productivity and quality throughout the process. The position requires a proactive approach, as the Specialist will be expected to follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accurately create and process orders. This includes tasks such as quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, and inventory management. The Specialist will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety and regulatory requirements, and participating in various projects as assigned by management. In addition to these responsibilities, the Specialist will provide coaching and feedback to team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. The ability to work in a fast-paced setting while meeting established goals is crucial, as is the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. The role also involves cross-training in multiple areas of Distribution and Logistics, ensuring a well-rounded skill set and the ability to support various functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to process orders including accurately creating orders, picking orders, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put-away, replenishment, recall processing, expiration checks, PAR Optimization, cycle counts, sub and backorder management and preparing the orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of receipt to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are training with.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all safety, regulatory, and LEAN requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Unload and sort material to be stocked into location or replenished from one location to another.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting established goals and performance standards both on a department and individual level.
• Responsible for cross-training in multiple Distribution and Logistics areas; Store Room, Point of Use and Logistics.
• Effectively use Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills is a must.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, distribution or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• LEAN background
• Healthcare background