Healthcare Logistics Specialist II - Inventory & Compliance

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II, Logistics to support inventory for scheduled procedures. The role is a 40-hour week with a 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM shift and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will develop analytical tools, manage clinical relationships, use CIMS and PeopleSoft, monitor KPIs, and contribute to standard work across the Supply Chain Logistics team. This non-exempt role is eligible for overtime and offers growth in healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in MMIS software.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Good organization skills.
• Critical thinking abilities.
• Process Improvement skills and analytical ability.
• 5 years work experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare processes and healthcare supply chain management.
• Associates degree in related field.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Develops analytical tools to support having the right products at the right time with minimal risk of expiration.
• Manages clinical relationships to ensure procedural cases have proper inventory per case schedule.
• Utilizes tools within CIMS and Peoplesoft to maximize inventory levels and efficiencies.
• Utilizes productivity reports to measure department performance in comparison to KPIs.
• Resolves complex or critical situations involving technology, customers, staff, and other supply chain management personnel; consults with manager for guidance as needed.
• Monitors daily activity to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists level one manager with special projects as required.
• Works with management to develop and document standard work methodologies for the Supply Chain Logistics team.
• Ensures support of MDI and daily huddles.
• Acts as a quality assurance auditor for the Supply Chain Logistics team.
• Represents the Supply Chain Department and participates in special meeting as directed.
• Maintains local data integrity in Peoplesoft and CIMS
• Maintains the ability to respond quickly under pressure when problems arise.
• May act as a resource and point of contact in the absence of the Manager of Supply Chain Logistics.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good organization

Critical thinking

Process improvement

Education

Associates degree

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

MMIS software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II, Logistics to support inventory for scheduled procedures. The role is a 40-hour week with a 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM shift and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will develop analytical tools, manage clinical relationships, use CIMS and PeopleSoft, monitor KPIs, and contribute to standard work across the Supply Chain Logistics team. This non-exempt role is eligible for overtime and offers growth in healthcare operations.