Inventory Specialist

Premier, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Premier, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee supply chain and logistics functions including material procurement, production planning, and inventory control. The role involves analyzing material requirements and managing materials within a hospital environment.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of applicable experience. The salary range for this position is $42,000 - $63,000. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years applicable experience.
• Experience in a hospital supply chain setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory of stocked and stored items.
• Analyze manufacturing and ERP material requirements.
• Approve requisitions and initiate production change orders.

Skills

Basic data entry and computer skills

Strong written and verbal English comprehension

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleSoft

Supply chain software

Job description

Inventory Specialist

This role focuses on supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. It also includes materials management duties such as analyzing manufacturing and enterprise resource planning material requirements, approving requisitions, and initiating production and purchase change orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory of stocked and stored items (45%) – ensures areas are clean, stocked, and manages incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Rotate stock in stock locations and general stores (45%) – routinely check for expired products, pick up and deliver leveled items to nursing units, and label chargeable items.
• Participate in annual inventory (10%) – enter completed par leveled data into PeopleSoft MM System 13.

Materials Management Activities

• Analyze manufacturing, ERP, and other material requirements based on assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts/materials, production set‑ups, engineering changes, and enterprise supplies.
• Approve part or material requisitions and initiate production and purchase change orders.

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years applicable experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Strong written and verbal English comprehension.
• Basic data entry and computer skills; proficiency with PeopleSoft and other supply chain software.
• Experience in a hospital supply chain setting.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Operate computer programs and software and communicate effectively with personnel.
• Make independent decisions and work collaboratively in a close‑quartered environment.

Working Conditions

Hospital environment. No travel required.

Physical Demands

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Compensation

Salary range: $42,000 - $63,000, depending on market factors and internal equity.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Paid time off
• Employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected class. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where applicable.