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Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As an Inventory/Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for the physical and electronic tracking of inventory, as well as receiving items on dock doing physical counts, preparation of outgoing freight and ordering supplies.
In this role you will Maintain inventory control, monitor orders and liaise with other teams to ensure optimal inventory levels. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory control for materials to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely reception of supplies and materials and report inventory status and needs to management.
- Perform data entry of material requisitions and packing slips on the automated systems for the region/division.
- Assist shared services in problem resolution involving invoice and shipping of purchasing orders.
- Liaise with regional staff regarding changes on purchase orders, returned goods and invoicing problems.
- Maintain record retention system and existing filing system for regulated and non-regulated procurement documents.
- Track lot numbers for regulated materials and reports status to appropriate staff.
- Resolve routing problems and forward problems of a more complex nature to management.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: High School or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience in materials management and data entry or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Ability to work in a tight team environment
- Requires aptitude to work with figures.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff required.
- Good computer skills to include Excel, Access, Word. Able to learn new computer programs with ease.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
Strong Inventory and warehouse experience
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 30lbs; Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.
• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
