Hospital Supply Chain Specialist: Inventory & Logistics

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking an organized Inventory Technician to manage supplies and equipment across hospital service areas. You will monitor par levels, receive and inspect shipments, and enter data into the inventory system to ensure accurate stock and timely distribution.

You will also assist in routing, courier deliveries, and maintaining records, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training in waste safety a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Adherence to safety standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Capable of lifting 5–40 pounds, with occasional lifts up to 70 pounds.
• Experience with automated inventory systems preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and order supplies to support hospital operations; maintain par/JIT levels.
• Receive, inspect, and route incoming supplies; notify of discrepancies.
• Create requisitions, upload orders, and verify packing slips against POs.
• Store and rotate stock; direct parcels to proper inventory areas.
• Develop par levels for JIT, Bulk, and Patient Floor inventories.
• Maintain contact with staff to resolve discrepancies and ensure policy compliance.
• Expedite materials via USPS/UPS/FedEx; verify packaging and vendor numbers.
• Assist in sorting and distributing mail; process outgoing postal shipments.
• Operate hospital courier vehicles; conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Transport mail and materials along efficient routes within schedule.
• Identify inactive/outdated items; propose inventory reductions.
• Maintain records and assist training of new staff.
• Keep carts, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Inventory management

Lifting and physical stamina

Communication skills

Driving and vehicle safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated inventory system

Job description

Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking an organized Inventory Technician to manage supplies and equipment across hospital service areas. You will monitor par levels, receive and inspect shipments, and enter data into the inventory system to ensure accurate stock and timely distribution.

You will also assist in routing, courier deliveries, and maintaining records, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.