In-Hospital Replenishment Lower Mainland Supervisor Analyst

 

In-Hospital Replenishment Distribution

Chilliwack, BC

 

This position will be supporting Mission Memorial Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital, and other sites/services connected to these facilities.

 

The Supervisor/Analyst, Supply Chain Operations supervises and coordinates the operation of site STAT stores, inventory control, receiving, shipping, distribution, linen, fleet, laundry and mail services. Responsibilities include the development, implementation and maintenance of inventory control systems and generating data relating to inventory usage and levels. Develops, implements and maintains systems to control and provide information regarding inventory content and levels. Completes purchase requisitions for clinical personnel and liaises with Branch Procurement to confirm product approval and availability as required. Physically receives and distributes goods and follows up with vendors to expedite orders as needed. Reviews and reports on inventory activities such as discrepancies or user department’s inventory requirements, processes individual purchase requests and meets with user department and determines source of supply.

What you’ll do

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the designated areas by performing duties such as determining the priorities and requirements of user departments, resolving day-to-day issues, making scheduling changes, and updating operating procedures.
• Supervises designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance, and determining related training and orientation requirements.
• Prepares and distributes staff work schedules, ensuring the most efficient use of staffing resources. Responsible for the submission of payroll data for designated staff in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, provides input regarding budget items and expenditures for assigned area, oversees and updates standards and procedures.
• Problem solves a variety of inventory, invoicing and other warehouse/distribution issues such as inventory level changes, special delivery arrangements, damaged goods, short shipments and issues with systems and services through communication with users and other departments such as Finance, Purchasing, and Business Applications.
• Provides input to the Manager regarding the planning and implementation of new stores systems and services.
• Communicates with end user areas by obtaining necessary information on requisitions, prices and problem orders. Requests vendors to expedite orders, identifies department requirements, communicates purchase process to department and advises of procedures to return goods to vendor.
• Follows up on purchase orders by monitoring delivery dates from computer reports, contacting Branch Procurement for status on delayed or problem shipments. Creates and maintains computerized databases utilizing word Excel spreadsheets & Word documents for items such as operating stats, item usages and supply inventory purchase requisitions.
• Controls inventory content and levels of a variety of materials and supplies by reviewing reports such as stock usage and stock status reports, conferring with user departments regarding requirements, determining items no longer in demand and establishing ands/or revising optimum reorder points and quantities.
• Reviews non-inventory purchases and recommends addition of items to inventory.
• Establishes and maintains stock control systems and procedures by conferring with a variety of sources such as data processing and user departments, designing/revising a variety of forms such as requisition, purchase order and electronic forms and establishing security measures such as counter-signatures; establishes and maintains an inventory catalogue system by preparing descriptions of items, assigning stock numbers, removing obsolete and adding new items.
• Communicates with end users on product recall items as required. Coordinates activities with the ASA’s such as quarantine & retrieve affected products from units and Stat Stores and return to Warehouse or Vendor as required.
• Monitors staff handling of dangerous goods, warehouse operating equipment and electrical items and ensures compliance by providing safety and security procedures training to staff and conducting regular staff meetings to discuss issues related to quality assurance, performance standards and WHMIS regulations.
• Maintains a variety of work and service activity records and generates related statistics and quality assurance reports pertaining to activities such as equipment preventative maintenance, material safety, vendor and carrier performance, transportation of dangerous goods, postage charges, laundry charges and shipping and receiving.
• Plans and coordinates physical inventory checks and cycle counts as required, and compares actual to recorded inventory levels. Investigates discrepancies and refers problems to manager. Develops and implements standards and checklists, monitors compliance to standards and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Organizes and prioritizes requisitions from several sites and departments, maintaining related records by completing paperwork and keying data for recording inventory supply levels, requisitions and pick lists, including data entry into a computerized system.
• Conducts follow up activities related to late shipments, the resolution of shipping and receiving problems, and the filling and handling of damage claims. Processes the return of goods that do not meet specifications.
• Sets up new Inventory PAR locations, monitors inventory usage and establishes appropriate inventory levels for user departments to minimize stock outs and excess inventory for materials such as medical/surgical supplies, linen and forms and stationary by running reports, analyzing inventory data and investigating variances. Investigates linen quality issues and works with the vendors to establish countermeasures.
• Develops and implements checklists and tracking systems to coordinate regular preventative equipment and vehicle maintenance. Generates work orders and ensures repair and replacement of work equipment in line with operating standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• Grade 12, plus three (3) years’ recent, related experience including one (1) year in a supervisory and Inventory Analyst capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within In-Hospital Replenishment Distribution contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

 

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual (Casual is defined as on call with no guaranteed hours.  Shifts can be called out via short call (1-5 hours of notice) or pre-booked). 
Wage: $29.40 / hour + 13% in lieu of vacation, benefits, and sick bank
Location: 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack BC V2P 1P7. This position will be supporting Mission Memorial Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital, and other sites/services connected to these facilities.
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 07:00 - 15:00 (Various Days)
Requisition #: 189300E

 

 

What we do

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.