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Justin Redfern

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dynamic Supply Chain Technician II at Prisma Health Richland with a proven track record in inventory optimization and cost reduction. Expert in inventory management and fostering teamwork, I successfully decreased stock discrepancies and enhanced supply chain efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Technician II

Prisma Health Richland
07.2019 - Current

· Each year I assist with annual physical inventory, and I play a key role in getting the inventory completed.

  • Routinely check supply areas for products near expirations and if they are expired, we add them to an expired list.
  • Place orders that are both routine and specialty products, coordinating shipment with buyers.
  • Received and stocks supplies and implants daily while Utilizes Workday, and/or Pyxis materials management programs.
  • Manages OR supply inventory as assigned by reviewing storage areas and usage daily.
  • Produce bill-only requisitions as applicable.
  • Maintain consignments as well as bill and replace items kept in the OR
  • Communicate with OR staff concerning back orders and assists with finding suitable substitutions when possible.
  • Assists and comply with product conversions.
  • Communicate essential information to Supervisor/Manager. Coordinates the departmental operations in the absence of Supervisor/Manager.
  • Assists with recalls.
  • Maintains organized receiving area.
  • Knowledgeable and capable of filling in for a teammate, as necessary.
  • Processes order returns as necessary.
  • Interacts and communicates with OR staff, Supply Chain buyers, Vendors, Surgeon’s, and Management to facilitate needed supplies/instruments in a positive and supportive manner.
  • Maintains departmental phone to expedite supplies and respond to clinical staff needs.

Inventory Control Supervisor

Prisma Health Richland
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory tracking and management.
  • Coordinated with departments to forecast inventory needs and optimize stock levels.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage through diligent monitoring, security measures, and employee training on loss prevention practices.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies with thorough audits of physical inventory.
  • Each year I assist with annual physical inventory, and I play a key role in getting the inventory completed.
  • Routinely check supply areas for products near expirations and if they are expired, we add them to an expired list.
  • Place orders that are both routine and specialty products, coordinating shipment with buyers.
  • Received and stocks supplies and implants daily while Utilizes Workday, and/or Pyxis materials management programs.
  • Interacts and communicates with OR staff, Supply Chain buyers, Vendors, Surgeon’s, and Management to facilitate needed supplies/instruments in a positive and supportive manner.

Supply Specialist I

Palmetto Health Richland
06.2007 - 07.2016
  • Distribute supplies and equipment to all dept in the hospital.
  • Responsible for inventorying, re-stocking and maintaining all the specialty carts including code blue carts and urology carts.
  • Maintains inventories and replenishes par level locations.
  • Conduct charges and credits to the patient and dept as necessary
  • Maintains departmental phone to expedite supplies and respond to clinical staff needs.
  • Maintains organized receiving area.

Education

High School Diploma -

AC Flora
Columbia SC

No Degree - Computer Science

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Cost reduction
  • Inventory counts
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Supply management
  • Inventory reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Supply Chain Technician II

Prisma Health Richland
07.2019 - Current

Inventory Control Supervisor

Prisma Health Richland
07.2016 - 07.2019

Supply Specialist I

Palmetto Health Richland
06.2007 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

AC Flora

No Degree - Computer Science

Midlands Technical College
Justin Redfern