Lead Supply Chain Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a frontline supply chain leader to oversee daily operations across facilities. You will troubleshoot issues, coordinate SDS staff, manage stock levels, and ensure timely delivery of supplies.

The role requires on-site work, use of handheld scanners, item verification, and coordination of receiving/shipping while maintaining inventory accuracy. Training and collaboration with clinical leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3 years in supply chain management.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and inventory planning.
• Basic computer/PC navigation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as on-site primary contact for SDS resources and staff.
• Determines supply quantities to ensure stock lasts until next replenishment cycle using handheld scanner.
• Maintains stock levels in coordination with inventory analyst; adjusts as needed.
• Picks, verifies, and delivers supplies to correct locations; checks quantities and descriptions.
• Rotates stock, returns items for credit, and notes issues for follow-up.
• Performs receiving and shipping functions in ERP; conducts on-the-job training for SDS staff.
• Handles linen distribution to end users and monitors daily shift summaries.
• Participates in physical inventory; supports code cart processes.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Handheld scanner

ERP system

Job description

**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Provides front-line leadership for efficient daily supply chain operations. Troubleshoots all supply chain functions and operational issues that may involve work delays, staffing, training colleagues, and resolving customer or supplier issues. **Job Duties*** Acts as the on site primary point of contact for SDS resources and staff. Provides guidance to SDS team members to ensure daily tasks are completed in accordance with departmental standards.* Determines the amount of supply needed for each bin in a clean supply room and ensures that there is enough supply to last until the next replenishment cycle by using the handheld scanner to enter the amount to be picked.* Maintains, adjusts and monitors stock levels and works in conjunction with customer and inventory analyst on changes to the stock levels, as needed.* Picks supplies scanned from the warehouse/storeroom, while verifying each item by product number, unit of measure, manufacturer number, warehouse location, and quantity to be picked. Ensures that colleagues decrease supplies, as necessary.* Delivers supplies to appropriate locations, which includes verifying the supply quantity and description, checking expiration dates, and placing supplies in the correct bins/locations.* Straightens up supply rooms, rotating stock, bringing back items that need to be returned for credit, and noting any issues of concern for follow-up. Performs follow-up with clinical leadership, as needed.* Performs receiving functions both physically and in the enterprise resource planning system, as well as outgoing shipping functions and investigating missing or delayed packages.* Conducts on the job training to SDS staff in accordance with established procedures and practices, including the safe operation of material handling equipment (such as pallet truck/jack).* Packs, orders, delivers, monitors, collects, and returns clean and soiled linen (including scrubs and slings) to end users.* Checks on work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review. Delivers daily shift summary to management and/or peers.* Participates in the preparation for, and completion of, physical inventory.* Builds, replenishes, and oversees the code cart process. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* 3 years Progressive experience in any aspect of the supply chain management field* Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g., inventory planning and manufacturing operations).* Demonstrates basic computer/PC navigation skills. **Preferred Qualifications*** Associate’s Degree* Ability to use warehousing devices and equipment, hardware, and software. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.