Role overview

Job Title: Materials Specialist

Reports to: Senior Manager, Workforce Planning & Scheduling

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

Please note this role may be required to travel between sites (Burnaby or Victoria) if required with notice

Purpose of the Role
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.

Your responsibilities will be to:

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 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

What We Offer: Salary range: $41,525 - $52,946 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)