Inventory Optimization Tech (Program Technician 2)

Department Overview

The Inventory Optimization Tech is responsible for leading the ongoing optimization and maintenance of the organization's supply station inventory systems (ParEx, KanBan, Pyxis, ParKing, SrubAvail). This role ensures that supply stations are designed, organized, and replenished to support clinical workflows, patient care needs, cost efficiency, and waste reduction efforts. This role serves as a subject matter expert in supply station configuration and utilization, applying data analysis, process improvement, and industry best practices to enhance system performance. Key responsibilities include conducting inventory reviews, designing and implementing optimization initiatives, monitoring system compliance, and collaborating with clinical, supply chain, and other operational teams to drive standardization and continuous improvement across all supply station locations. 

Function/Duties of Position

• Supply Station Optimization
  • Lead the assessment and coordinate the redesign of supply stations to ensure optimal product placement, standardization, and workflow alignment.
  • Evaluates findings and prepares comprehensive reports and recommendations for leadership. Presents recommendations orally and in writing. Implement system changes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use for clinical and supply chain staff.
  • This work is in coordination with supply chain replenishment and distribution teams.
  • Identifies long range objectives, short term operational goals and develops operating plans based on in depth knowledge of supply station requirements.
• Inventory Analysis & Management
  • Monitor supply utilization trends, conduct data-driven reviews of par levels, and adjust inventory settings to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
  • Use analytics tools to drive decision-making and validate optimization outcomes.
• Compliance & System Maintenance
  • Ensure supply station settings and configurations remain aligned with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and contract compliance.
  • Perform routine audits and coordinate corrective actions when discrepancies are identified.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Training
  • Partner with clinical, supply chain, and operations leaders to gather feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure adoption of supply station changes.
  • Provide user support and training as needed.
• Process Improvement & Reporting
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends, documenting best practices, and preparing reports that demonstrate the impact of optimization initiatives on operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Five years of experience with responsibility for program or project monitoring and coordination. The experience must have included program evaluation responsibility.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the position will substitute for two years of the required experience.

• Note: preference may be given to individuals with experience in a specialty area specific to the position opening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven track record in inventory reduction and cost avoidance strategies.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with expertise in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Adept at streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. 
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of inventory management techniques, including optimization processes in low unit of measure environments.
• Skilled in applying analytical methods for effective problem solving, strategic planning, and operational analysis.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling productive collaboration and negotiation with Logistics and other OHSU staff across a variety of scenarios, including delegation and cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration and Logistics Management, Public Administration, Lean six sigma, APICS certification, inventory management or other field related to the position.

• Working knowledge of hospital materials management distribution systems.

• Medical supply familiarity and medical terminology is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Certificate in Project Management, APICS certification.

Additional Details

Standard business operational hours (e.g., 7:00am - 4:00pm), but this can vary depending on company policy or operational needs.

Administrative office work and on-site responsibilities. This could include desk work, meetings, and coordination tasks.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.