Materials Management Inventory Control Coordinator - CSC

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a globally recognized institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control plays a critical role in supporting the availability, accuracy, and stewardship of inventory resources that support patient care, research activities, and operational excellence across the organization.

Within Materials Management Services Operations, the Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity, supporting regulatory compliance, and optimizing supply chain performance. The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control collaborates with inventory planners, materials management teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure supplies, equipment, and specialty inventory are available when needed.

The Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory Control also supports inventory audits, process improvements, and inventory control best practices throughout UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in a healthcare environment that includes inventory management responsibilities. Preferred qualifications include cycle count experience, warehouse experience, and hospital or healthcare experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, inventory control knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and clinical stakeholders.

Salary (40-hour work week): Minimum $19.71/hour - Midpoint $24.52/hour - Maximum $29.33/hour

The typical work schedule is 1pm-9:30pm Monday-Friday day/evening shift.

Work Location: Onsite - CSC Warehouse

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports the institution's mission by ensuring critical medical, research, and operational supplies are accurately managed and readily available. The position offers opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives, collaborate across departments, develop inventory management expertise, and grow within a mission-driven healthcare environment while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Control & Record Management • Maintain perpetual and periodic inventory records for consumables, surgical kits, implants, specialty oncology/research supplies, laboratory reagents, and equipment • Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory integrity across assigned inventories • Adjust inventory records as required following reconciliations and inventory reviews
• Inventory Auditing & Reconciliation • Conduct cycle counts to validate inventory accuracy • Reconcile inventory variances and investigate discrepancies • Lead or support annual physical inventory activities • Document and process necessary inventory adjustments based on count results
• Inventory Performance Monitoring • Monitor inventory value and days on hand metrics • Track inventory turnover, stock-outs, expirations, obsolete inventory, and record accuracy • Analyze inventory performance indicators and provide inventory-related reporting
• Inventory Optimization & Compliance • Collaborate with Inventory Planners to maintain accurate par levels, reorder points, and safety stock levels • Ensure first-in/first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation practices • Monitor expiration dates and support reduction of inventory waste • Ensure proper storage conditions including cold chain, humidity control, and sterile area requirements • Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
• Process Improvement, Training & Audit Support • Maintain documentation of inventory control processes, adjustment logs, cycle count deviations, and disposal or obsolescence activities • Prepare and provide periodic inventory reports to leadership • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and expirations, optimizing stock levels, standardizing kits and supplies, and streamlining receiving and storeroom processes • Serve as a liaison during internal and regulatory audits and assist with accreditation readiness activities • Provide training and guidance to materials management representatives and clinical or research stakeholders regarding inventory control best practices and compliance requirements
• EDUCATION
• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 2 years Business experience in healthcare environment to include one year of inventory management.
• Preferred: Cycle count experience, warehouse experience, and hospital/healthcare experience.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent