Night-Shift Material & Inventory Lead

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Lead Material Specialist in the Supply Chain Department to oversee receiving, warehousing, stocking, and inventory reconciliation for clinical and non-clinical supplies.

The Lead will coordinate daily activities, assist distribution teams, and act as supervisor on call when needed, ensuring supply locations are neat, orderly, and well-stocked while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Requires ability to prioritize assignments and organize work without direct supervision.
• Requires knowledge of personal computers, handheld computers preferred.
• Good mathematical ability
• Good verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a stressful setting and provide excellent customer service
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of free-weight and/or push 450 pounds on wheels for short distances
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and receiving processes preferred
• Knowledge of disposable hospital supplies preferred

Responsibilities

• Use inventory management system to issue supplies to various departments and generate inventory stocking reports.
• Utilize handheld technology to process and deliver all inbound shipments accurately and according to standard work. Pick up and stage all outbound shipments for return.
• Attend daily MDI (Manage for Daily Improvement) huddles to discuss work area, metrics, and schedules.
• Answers the phones in assigned areas to assist customers with a positive tone.
• Perform standard work to replenish and maintain all supply chain stocking locations.
• Perform standard work in assembling and maintaining Crash Cart trays and carts; manage emergency equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Math skills

Stress tolerance

Light lifting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computers

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Lead Material Specialist in the Supply Chain Department to oversee receiving, warehousing, stocking, and inventory reconciliation for clinical and non-clinical supplies.

The Lead will coordinate daily activities, assist distribution teams, and act as supervisor on call when needed, ensuring supply locations are neat, orderly, and well-stocked while delivering excellent customer service.