Inventory Coordinator

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. 

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Materials Management
Reports to: Manager, Materials Management
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Posting Date: October 11, 2024
Closing Date: October 21, 2024

As a key member of the Materials Management Team, the INVENTORY COORDINATOR is responsible for managing additions, deletions, and changes to stock items, ensuring optimal inventory levels across UHN sites. This role includes identifying and sourcing substitute products, managing backorders, and overseeing slow-moving and obsolete inventories.

• Completion of a college diploma program in a relevant discipline, or a recognized equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in inventory management, preferably within a hospital environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data processing
• Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously while consistently delivering high-quality work under deadlines
• Capacity to adapt to frequent changes in workload and task priorities on short notice
• Strong initiative, good judgment, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Adherence to confidentiality requirements
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
 

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
   

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.