Distribution Operations Coordinator

BJC HealthCare (New); Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Missouri is seeking a Distribution Operations Coordinator. The role involves assisting management with supply distribution, overseeing departmental operations, and ensuring effective inventory management. Ideal candidates should have strong Excel skills and a high school diploma. Comprehensive benefits are offered from day one.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension and 403(b) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs service audits and oversees departmental operations.
• Maintains expertise in inventory management technologies.
• Coordinates the setup of new par locations.

Skills

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wavemark

Atpar

FLICS

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, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in Missouri. It provides $785.9 million annually in community benefits, including $410.6 million in charity care and financial assistance to ensure medical care regardless of ability to pay. Additional community benefits include research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach, and economic development. BJC’s partnership with Washington University School of Medicine enables patients to access the latest medical advances.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Distribution Operations Coordinator assists management in daily supply distribution operations, identifies staffing constraints, and coordinates workloads and assignments. The role also serves as a subject matter expert on inventory and resource management systems (e.g., Wavemark, Atpar, FLICS, PeopleSoft) across all locations, ensuring standard work practices are communicated and followed.

Responsibilities

• Performs service audits, participates in customer service recovery, and oversees departmental operations in the absence of a supervisor.
• Represents the department in supply distribution initiatives, attends meetings, collaborates with clinicians and stakeholders, and communicates with department leads and management.
• Maintains expertise in inventory management technologies and shares best practices across the system.
• Supports supply availability by working with purchasing, sourcing, utilization management, and vendors to ensure supplies meet clinical needs.
• Coordinates the setup, layout, and implementation of new par locations, including 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, and legal services from first day
• Disability insurance, pension, and 403(b) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance starting immediately
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

Learn more at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Benefits may vary by position. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.