Distribution Operations Coordinator

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Distribution Operations Coordinator at Barnes Jewish Hospital - West County. This role involves managing daily supply distribution operations, requiring strong Excel skills and expertise in inventory management systems. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

403(b) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs service audits and oversees departmental operations.
• Communicates with clinicians and management.
• Coordinates design and implementation of new par locations.

Skills

Excel

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wavemark

PeopleSoft

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes Jewish Hospital - West County is seeking a Distribution Operations Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills.

Schedule: M-F 6 AM - 3 PM

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, serving residents in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and over 30,000 employees, BJC provides inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health, and more across its 14 hospitals and various community health locations.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care and community benefits in Missouri, offering $785.9 million annually in community benefits, including $410.6 million in charity care and financial assistance to ensure access to medical care regardless of ability to pay.

The organization is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, linked with Washington University School of Medicine, ranked among the top medical schools nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Distribution Operations Coordinator assists management in daily supply distribution operations, helps identify staffing constraints, and coordinates workloads and assignments. The role requires expertise in inventory and resource management systems (e.g., Wavemark, Atpar, FLICS, PeopleSoft) and ensuring standard work practices are followed system-wide.

Responsibilities

1. Performs service audits, participates in customer service recovery, and oversees departmental operations in the absence of a supervisor.
2. Represents the department in supply distribution initiatives, attends meetings, and communicates with clinicians and management.
3. Maintains expertise in current and emerging inventory management technologies and shares best practices.
4. Supports supply availability by working with purchasing, sourcing, utilization management, and vendors to ensure supplies meet clinical needs.
5. Coordinates the design, layout, and implementation of new par locations, including setup, item maintenance, and reporting for hospital renovations and operational changes.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience: No experience required

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension and 403(b) plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more. For details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Benefits vary by position and employment status.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.