Central supply manager vs inventory management specialist

Differences between central supply manager and inventory management specialist duties and responsibilities

Central supply manager example responsibilities.

• Manage purchasing processes and supervise personnel responsible for MRO purchasing, new product planning and production purchasing.
• Process incoming medical equipment orders, facility installations, and repair any problems with specialty beds for patients.
• Investigate and resolve internal and external inventory issues in the logistics area.
• Maintain accurate inventory associate with material and medical needs of the facility, patients and staff.
• Operate steam sterilizers, washer decontaminator.
• Maintain a clean & organize stockroom utilizing FIFO methodology.
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Inventory management specialist example responsibilities.

• Plan, purchase and manage various commodities through the use of various MRP systems.
• Experience decision-maker in high-pressure environments; efficiently manage vital decision points autonomously to ensure mission accomplishment in multiple combat deployments.
• Scan product bins with RF scanner for refills.
• Update the department's inventory with the RF scanner.
• Update on hand counts to ensure accurate ordering through the POS system.
• Create purchase requisitions base on MRP recommendations, as well as external factors.
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