Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344


Date Posted:

October 28, 2026

Department:

16008434 United Materials Management

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Join Allina Health as a Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator and help support high‑quality patient care by ensuring efficient, reliable inventory operations in a collaborative, mission‑driven healthcare system.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening shift
• Occasional weekend rotation

Job Description:

Supports the inventory management function at a large hospital or clinic service line with the system strategy for maintaining appropriate supply, volumes and timeliness to meet clinical demand. Directs and prioritizes work, issue resolution and serving as subject matter expert. Responsible for all aspects of the inventory management for their assigned areas including collaboration with the clinical leaders of the areas on strategy, driving compliance with physicians and surgeons, and the technical implementation and management of the automated inventory ordering system.
Principle Responsibilities

• Conducts Inventory Management
  • Conduct general picking, delivery and stocking.
  • Manage supply cart inventory.
  • Troubleshooting, problem solving and correction of issues preventing the optimal inventory management.
  • Create and maintain supply par cart locations
  • Manage product conversions.
  • Pull and analyze reports out of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Lawson/Infor, Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.
  • Works with clinical staff on product stability, usage, new product introduction, and advancing operational strategy.
  • Identification of when an item needs to be put on a par cart/added to inventory versus ordered one off
  • Initiating, coordinating and completing inventory optimization initiatives.
• Sourcing and Ordering Supplies
  • Coordinate analytics and demand planning.
  • Manage backorders.
  • Create requisitions, including placing rush orders.
  • Conduct vendor interactions.
  • Source and identify product and equivalent product.
  • Educating site users on formulary items.
  • Use data, reporting, and analysis to identify backordered items with a system-wide impact.
• Coordinates Par Excellence implementation and on-going management
  • Provides technical set up and maintenance of automated ordering system.
  • Monitors, troubleshoots and resolves any automated ordering system issues.
  • Proactive monitoring of the system to prevent ordering issues.
  • Proactively creates reports, analyzes and takes action where appropriate.
• Manages advanced support of clinical areas
  • Conducts demand forecasting.
  • Initiates and drives product standardization.
  • Introduces new products.
  • Manages recalls for products.
  • Enforces contract compliance.
  • Initiate, coordinate and manage consignment inventory.
  • Troubleshooting, problem solving and correction of any issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years working with an ERP inventory management system such as Workday or Infor
• 2 to 5 years of Supply Chain Management, clinical healthcare, or hospital operations experience
• Microsoft Office competency

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment is required for employees working out of the Allina Commons and Emergency Medical Services

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

  

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.