Logistics Specialist I

Maimonides Medical Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center is seeking a Logistics Specialist I to support hospital logistics and supply chain operations, coordinating with clinical staff and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient inventory management, accurate stocking, and timely replenishments.

The role requires a high school diploma or 3+ years in a similar role, 2+ years in healthcare materials management, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment including crises.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• At least 2 years of healthcare materials management experience, preferably in an Operating Room setting.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel skills, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Knowledge of policy and process development, management, and implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including crisis situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands, including standing, walking, and lifting supplies.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clinical staff, Logistics coordinators, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
• Organize and maintain stockrooms with dividers, bins, labels, and locations for accurate inventory management.
• Monitor inventory levels, backorders, and stockouts; coordinate with clinical, distribution, and warehouse teams to mitigate risks.
• Maintain inventory and par locations using Bartender and PeopleSoft systems with accurate product data.
• Conduct data analysis, generate standardized reports, and track inventory metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with analysts and teams to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions for processes and technology improvements.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Policy & process development

Crisis response

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bartender

PeopleSoft

Job description

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Logistics Specialist I to support the effective coordination and optimization of hospital logistics and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Build strong relationships with clinical staff, Logistics coordinators, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure effective supply chain operations and engagement.
• Organize and maintain stockrooms by establishing and updating dividers, bins, labels, and product locations to support accurate and efficient inventory management.
• Monitor product changes, inventory levels, backorders, and stockouts while proactively coordinating with clinical, distribution, and warehouse teams to mitigate supply risks.
• Maintain inventory and par locations using systems such as Bartender and PeopleSoft, ensuring accurate product information, labeling, and location-specific updates.
• Conduct research, data analysis, standardized reporting, and inventory metrics to identify operational needs, improve inventory control, and support cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with analysts and other teams to identify business and technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, optimize technology and processes.

Qualifications

We require:

• High school diploma or at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• At least 2 years of healthcare materials management experience, preferably in an Operating Room setting.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel skills, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills (English), and the ability to work effectively with clinical staff, physicians, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of policy and process development, management, and implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, including responding to crisis situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, as well as moving and lifting supplies and equipment.

Pay Range

USD $40,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.