Associate, Logistics (Main Campus)

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

For the 30th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Phenomenal Places to Work in Healthcare in 2019, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2019. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. 

Service is at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients. Apply now to join our team as a Logistics Associate at our Kimmel location and kick start your career!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

-  Order supplies from vendors and manage software systems like Helios, UPS, Vuetura, and Coupa.

-  Prevent stock-outs by proactively ordering and offering alternatives when items are unavailable.

-  Notify management of supply shortages and suggest cost-saving measures.

-  Verify deliveries, unpack, and distribute supplies accurately and timely to patient floors and clinical areas.

-  Monitor expiration dates and replenish supplies, linens, and pantry items daily.

-  Process returns, manage mail distribution, and oversee deliveries using VueturaTrac.

-  Supervise truck deliveries, assign loading bays, and provide necessary unloading equipment.

-  Inspect received items for accuracy and report discrepancies.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

-  Experience: At least 1 year of relevant logistics, supply chain, materials management, or warehouse operations experience.

-  Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to about 50 lbs, push/pull carts, walk frequently, stand for extended periods.

-  Technical Proficiency: Comfort with inventory & order management systems, and with tools such as Helios, Coupa, UPS systems, Vuetura or equivalents.

-  Attention to Detail: Accurate in verifying orders, inspecting deliveries, noting discrepancies, maintaining stock levels (including monitoring expiration dates)

CORE SKILLS:

-  Communication: Clear verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate with internal staff, vendors & management.

-  Independence: Able to work with minimal supervision, make decisions for day-to-day task, while escalating appropriately.

-  Organization & Multitasking: Manage Multiple duties (ordering, receiving, distributing supplies, returns, monitoring inventories) efficiently.

-  Safety & Regulatory Awareness: Understand safe handling of materials, maintain cleanliness and follow organizational policies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Location: 353 E 68th st Kimmel Building

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11am 7pm. With flexibility 

Report to Assistant Manager, Materials Management

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